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EY

Assurance Intern Review

at EY

Internship (1 Month+)

Audit

London

Review Submitted: July 2023

Overall Rating

4.9 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

4/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
4.8/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Researching the client and the industry, working on workbooks, conducting contract reviews, planning the audit process
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, my team trusted me with completing tasks that were highly important for the audit of the client.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
4/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Developed strong analytical and research skills. Communication skills were also necessary given EY's emphasis on people and connections and the need to extensively interact with the client.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
My team was always keen to answer questions and help me grow professionally. Also had numerous meetings with my counsellor and and members of the SIP team.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
EY's culture of focusing on the development and wellbeing of its employees and its purpose to serve above all the public interest renders the company a great place to work. The atmosphere in the office was always positive. EY's emphasis on diversity, inclusion and sustainability goes way beyond words
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
4/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
Had a great time and feel that i have learned a lot about audit, the company and more generally working in the UK. Proud to have been a part of this and glad to have met so many amazing people along the way
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at EY
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend EY to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to EY
Have curious minds and never stop asking questions. In the application process try your best to show your true self.
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