Business Academy Intern Review
at EY
Work Experience
Business Operations
London
Review Submitted: July 2020
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 the Experience
5/5
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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:
5/5
Due to Covid-19 the experience was virtual but was still great! Involved learning about the practice of accounting (assurance) at EY the ins and outs. A case study and discussion with apprentices that have already completed the program and hearing they're honest thoughts. Learnt about the culture at Ey and the various diversity programmes they do.
To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?
5/5
Thoroughly! Ey worked very hard, big mention to the entirety of the student recruitment team especially Becca Russell. They were really nice and made the experience very fun.
How well organised was your work experience?
5/5
Very well structured despite covid-19 presentations we're done on time and everything in the programme was completed.
How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
5/5
Gained strong teamwork skills and communication skills. Time management skills aswell.
Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?
5/5
Yes very nice sum for what the programme was.
Skills Development
What training and skills development did you learn from your work experience?
5/5
Learnt communication and presentinf skills. Also how to lead n all around better working life through adapting my working philosophy through the presentation given. Also developed my numerical skills through the tests organised.
Company Culture
How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
5/5
Learnt about my strengths and weaknesses and how to enhance them.
Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
4/5
Yes but due to covid highly restricted but got my LinkedIn numbers up!
Recommendations and Advice
Would you recommend EY to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Definitely couldn't recommend more.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to EY?
To be prepared for a robust test that accesses a wide range of skills
