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Summer Intern Review

at EY

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

edinburgh

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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
4.8/5 - Skills Development
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.
As a summer intern, you are treated as if you are a new graduate joining the firm. Daily, seniors and associates will give you tasks that are a part of completing the audit. This helps gain familiarity of the documents required to complete the process and give you an overview of how it works.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
The work I was given was real client work that contributed to the audit process, which shows a great level of trust and responsibility given to us by the associates and seniors at EY.
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?
My excel skills have increased drastically, as this is an application that I would rarely use in day-to-day life, and now I am able to perform various functions with ease. My collaboration skills have developed since working with a wider network and staff of a more senior level. I was included in all team discussions and was given the opportunity to voice my thoughts and opinions
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?
4/5
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?
I had a buddy and a counselor who were my first port of call at EY. They were available whenever I had a query or question. They checked in with me regularly and made sure I felt welcome and settled. I also felt very supported by the team I worked with and I was able to reach out to them for support at any time
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?
The office has a calming yet productive feel. Whilst you can tell everyone is busy, there is no feeling of stress or negativity. You can network throughout the day without worrying about stepping away from your computer. Overall, the culture is friendly and welcoming.
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?
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my time at EY and I am keen to return next year as a graduate. The staff are friendly and great to network with, as well as the other interns who were great to network with.
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
Think about the company values when answering the situational judgement tests online. Prior to applying, fully research each service line to be sure you are choosing the one you are most suited to.
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