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EY

Intern (CS) Review

at EY

Internship (1 Month+)

Actuary

Edinburgh

Review Submitted: July 2025

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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
4.5/5 - Company Culture
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.
Have meetings, talk to colleagues, researching, writing, presenting, work shadowing, learning
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, I was responsible for a project and worked closely with professionals within the industry, however I had the most responsibility for this project and its output was a reflection of my ability - so yes I feel I had plenty of responsibility as well as admin responsibilities.
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?
Yes developed presenting skills, communication skills, researching skills, independence, resilience, confidence, as well as plenty of academic/technical knowledge gained from degree/personal interest
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?
5/5
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, was constantly supported and guided, didn't feel like any of my questions were poorly received, always felt like I could genuinely turn to anyone even a stranger to ask for help and I'd get it.
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?
Amazing, better than I ever thought it would be, I felt so welcomed, and despite being an intern I didn't feel like I had imposter syndrome. I felt like I fitted extremely well and as if I had worked there for years.
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?
4/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I loved every moment. I can't believe it's over already. I 100% want to come back I feel this is the perfect place to start my career, in every aspect from exposure, progression, support, the people, everything.
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
Try your absolute best, you will NOT regret it. I assure anyone applying that you will get more out of it than you think. I was not expecting to enjoy it as much as I did, I'm just blown away.
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