UKI Assurance Internship Review
at EY
Internship (1 Month+)
Audit, Accounting
Birmingham
Review Submitted: July 2021
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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
4.8/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
4.8/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
This virtual internship provided a wealth of information on EY including sessions that talked about the company and its culture, learning about and developing new skills e.g. resilience, panel q & a's with employees within the organisation, a group case study project, key note speeches and other fun activities as well!
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
The case study element was something that I was given responsibility for i.e. working in a group to create and deliver a presentation. Other than this the main responsibility was to attend all sessions/activities and engage with them e.g. asks lots of questions in order to get the most out of the two weeks.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I had the opportunity to work as part of a group for a case study which was extremely beneficial in developing team-work, communication skills and meeting new people. The case study also involved delivering a presentation so I was able to develop this skill too. There were also many learning sessions on a range of useful topics e.g. presentations, business etiquette and building your personal brand.
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?
4/5
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?
Plenty of support was offered, the student recruitment team were excellent at conducting the sessions and there was lots of support from mentors regarding the case study element as well as buddy sessions from a member of staff and opportunities to hear more about EY from a range of employees and find out about their experiences. Everyone at EY was friendly and welcoming and willing to provide as much information and guidance as possible.
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?
Everyone I spoke to and heard from were really welcoming and friendly. There was a very relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere throughout the two weeks. The culture at EY is very inclusive and this was clearly demonstrated. As the internship was conducted virtually, there weren't social events as such but employees I spoke to talked about the sports clubs and activities they would ordinarily be involved in.
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?
I thoroughly enjoyed my internship as I learned a great deal about EY and its diverse and inclusive culture. The group case study was enjoyable as it gave an opportunity to meet new people. All the people on the programme were friendly and I felt the structure of the two weeks was very effective to enable me to explore and learn more about the company. The internship exceeded my expectations.
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
I would advise others to ask lots of questions and research the role/service line that they are looking to apply for. In addition, I would also recommend exploring the culture of the organisation e.g. diversity and inclusion as well as sustainability to gain a better understanding of how EY operates.
