business academy intern Review
at EY
Work Experience
Accounting
Canary Wharf
Review Submitted: July 2020
Overall Rating
4.4 /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!
4.4/5
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Overview of the Experience
4/5
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Skills Development
4.5/5
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Company Culture
Overview of the Experience
Please give an overview of what your work experience involved:
4/5
It was very insightful and was set up to prepare us for the world of work. There were a lot of speakers who spoke about their experiences at EY and the different routes they took to get there. They put a lot of effort into preparing the business academy, and due to Covid-19, it was made virtual, but it was still kept at a very high standard. There were a number of talks about the business world and tasks as well where we could talk to the people at EY and see what they do and gain tips for success. Overall, it was a great experience and a great insight into EY.
To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?
4/5
I really enjoyed my experience. It was very different to my previous work experiences, as EY provided us with a lot of knowledge as well as some practical experience. The application process itself was very different and educational. Hearing from a lot of different people from different backgrounds and positions within EY really opened my eyes to the possibilities there and they all had different things to offer and I thoroughly enjoyed the business academy.
How well organised was your work experience?
5/5
it was very well organised. Due to Covid-19, the program had to be made virtual, but even in that short time, they organised and planned it well and had to facilitate to a large group of people. Although there was less practical experience, due to it being virtual, they made up for this by providing us with a lot of knowledge. They really took our best interests into consideration and provided us with a wonderful experience.
How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
5/5
Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?
4/5
Skills Development
What training and skills development did you learn from your work experience?
4/5
There were talks about resilience, business writing & presentation skills and talks about tax and assurance. they were insightful and provided us with knowledge about how EY works and how the the world of business works in general. one particular example was that there were case studies provided which were quite realistic, and our task was to analyse them and comment on what we thought about them, in the way that they would do at EY, which was very interesting.
Company Culture
How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
4/5
Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
5/5
Recommendations and Advice
Would you recommend EY to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They have a very friendly and welcoming environment where they really take us into consideration and facilitate for all our needs. they provided us with more knowledge and experience than we could imagine. If anyone is in doubt about this particular sector, or just want to learn about this area, EY is definitely the best place to go. it has definitely provided me with a lot of confidence to enter the working world and i believe that it will do so for others as well.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to EY?
EY is a great place to go to. If you want a warm and welcoming environment to work in, EY is definitely the place. Make sure to be yourself as everyone sees you as a unique individual and appreciates everyones' differences. It's important to read about the work they do and the possible opportunities that you could gain from them as this will give you a good idea about whether you believe EY is for you.
