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Summer Internship Review

at EY

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Audit

Luton

Review Submitted: August 2024

Overall Rating

5 /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!

5/5 - Overview of Experience
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Recommendations and Advice

Overview of Experience

Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
After some training, I helped audit teams work to carry out their engagements. This typically involved attending meetings, working on Excel spreadsheets and doing other tasks to help the teams out.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was really interesting, and a brilliant introduction to the range of roles available within the firm.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
I improved my Excel skills, and learned all about auditing and assurance. I also gained experience working in a professional office and networking with peers and clients.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
5/5

Company Culture

How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The company culture and general atmosphere was friendly, supportive and approachable.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
5/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I really enjoyed the internship programme - it was a really brilliant four weeks. There were some really fun social events outside of work as well.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was paid

Recommendations and Advice

Please rate the future employment prospects at EY
5/5
Would you recommend EY to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to EY
I would advise people to work on their maths and reasoning skills, and consider how best to work within a team dynamic ahead of assessment centre tests.
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