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EY

Summer Intern Review

at EY

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

B75 7hw

Review Submitted: July 2022

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!

4/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.5/5 - Support and Guidance
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.
On a day to day basis I have worked within an a team to audit a clients accounts. A mixture of online and in person, the internship is hybrid. The clients I have worked on have varied, with opportunities to work and visit client sites and interact with clients.
Along side the work we have had to complete training both internally and with an outside company which gives us certificated qualifications.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, Since the beginning of the placement and as my knowledge and confidence has grown I have taken on harder tasks and have been given more responsibility including interacting with clients and leading meetings.
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?
Since joining I have developed my knowledge in accountancy and finance, which coming from a math's background was very little to begin with. my technological skills have grown with this job entailing knowledge of Excel in order to complete most tasks. The certificated qualification training has given me an understanding in strategies when working and leading a team and best practices when in the working world.
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?
The support has been amazing. Everyone on my teams has being so helpful and willing to help whenever I have had queries. When we started we were assigned a councilor to track our progression and a buddy who has been so helpful and is always encouraging me to ask questions about everything.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
4/5
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?
The culture and atmosphere is lovely. Since coming we have been on socials together and has been a great way to bond and get to know the whole company. Learning about the EY Networks and the communities involved has made me want to come back in a graduate position. As a part of the internship we have fundraised money towards the EY foundation which supports young people getting into the working world. Helping for the EY foundation represents what the company is about and helps show the amazing culture it has.
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 have really enjoyed it. The friends I have made are amazing and the people I have worked with have been so lovely, they truly represent the collaborative culture at EY. This placement has motivated me to apply for the Grad role in the future as I would love to come back.
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
My advise is to research into the company before applying and learn about their initiatives, especially for the EY foundation and sustainability. I would make sure you are prepared for the assessment center and remain confident and calm when answering the questions.
When your preparing to join make sure you are confident and ask lots of questions as it is the only way you can learn and improve.
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