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Assurance Summer Intern Review

at EY

Internship (1 Month+)

Audit

Canary Wharf

Review Submitted: September 2024

Overall Rating

4.8 /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
4.8/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
5/5 - Company Culture
4.5/5 - 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.
My daily tasks were usually assigned by the seniors on my team, and I would interact with my team daily about the agenda for the day. My responsibilities would change daily, such as moving trial balances forward to the next period, receiving and interpreting client data and creating OARs (Overall Analytical Reviews).
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was given meaningful responsibility throughout the internship. There was always something else to do, which was appreciated as it meant I was busy throughout the day. I also got the opportunity to visit the client site office with the team during the internship, which was a great experience.
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?
Throughout the internship, I greatly developed my Excel skills. I also developed my teamwork and communication skills, which were critical throughout the internship.
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?
The support for the EY internship was great. I was given a buddy, who was my go-to for day-to-day questions. You are also given a counsellor with whom you can chat about more career development-oriented questions. We had three training days at the start, which also was a great help.
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 has a very warm company culture. It is a very people-orientated firm, and I could feel that walking through the office. They are also very flexible regarding working from home, which I thought was great. Everybody I spoke to was really lovely and willing to offer any help and guidance.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
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. Although it was only four weeks, they packed a lot into it, and I learned so much. I also met some fantastic people and greatly expanded my professional network.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5

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
Just be yourself, show your skills and that you can work efficiently in a team environment.
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