Audit Associate (Intern) Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my placement mainly due to the helpful colleagues that I worked with and the valuable skills I gained from it.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • It varied from client to client, but i generally felt part of most of my teams and felt like my contributions were valued.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • My supervisors were very supportive and always gave me guidance whenever I was unsure.

    4/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • This varied from client to client, but i was generally very busy as it was during the busy period of the year.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • 4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The skills i developed whilst on placement helped me understand a lot of the things i had learnt on my degree and their practicality. Also i was able to grasp certain concepts after the placement that I didn't get before as i had seen it in practise during my placement.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • The atmosphere generally buzzing despite it being a very busy period.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • At first, it seemed quite unorganised as i was not made aware of where i'd be working, who i was to report to right at the start, and the tasks/plan for my first week kept being changed. However after my first week, everything was smooth and very well organised.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • A lot was invested in training and development but it was up to me to make use of what was there to enhance my development.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Future employment prospects with EY are very appealing.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • Fellow placement students were very nice, however there wasn't much chance to socialise due to the period being very busy.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • As i was living near the centre of the city it was quite expensive, however nothing extortionate.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Great nightlife in a buzzing city.

    5/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There was a lot of opportunities to get involved in different activities at all times.

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

South West

June 2015

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