Corporate finance Intern Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Initially I found the work boring and so made this clear to my counsellor, who then managed to get me on a really interesting project on client site.

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

    • Extremely friendly colleagues who are willing to listen and support you as best they can. There were some great socials and I felt included and valued by those at analyst level and partners.

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

    • My counsellor was helpful and understanding throughout the process and allowed me to work from home when it was inconvenient to go into the office. Any problems I had I felt comfortable speaking to my buddy, who was really down to earth and I'd now consider a friend.

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

    • There was never a day where I had nothing to do, which occasionally meant staying late for deadlines. However, I never felt overburdened or under too much pressure largely thanks to good management.

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

    • I worked very closely with my manager to write narratives and process maps for our clients operations, which was then presented to the head of the project. All the work I was doing felt meaningful and value adding.

    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 main three key skills I learnt were: client interaction, report writing and advanced excel functions. All of these will help me in whatever career I choose, as they're fundamental to success in business.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Generally a very friendly environment with appropriate humour.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Extremely well organised. There was an induction event in the first half of the week that equipped us for the rest of the internship.

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

    • 3 days of training prior to starting.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home

    Healthcare/Dental
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Currently in between finance and engineering; if I choose finance it will definitely be EY.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • We were encouraged to network and socialise throughout the internship.

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

    • Bristol is generally quite pricey.

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

    • Vast range of pubs, bars and clubs.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Always something going on.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

South West

August 2015

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