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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
5/5
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Company Culture
4.5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
I joined EY as a Summer Intern in Assurance – Audit. My role was mainly to support the seniors and managers on my team as they prepared for the Q2 audit. This involved updating the OAR, analysing movements in financial records for the quarter, and drafting commentary to explain key changes.
I also organised meetings for the team and took the opportunity to network with people across different departments and service lines.
I was generally in the office three days a week; however, during the internship many interns chose to come in more often due to the range of social and networking events available. The amount of time you spend in the office can also depend on your team and engagement. In addition, I had opportunities to work from client offices, which provided valuable exposure to the client environment and day-to-day audit activities.
I also organised meetings for the team and took the opportunity to network with people across different departments and service lines.
I was generally in the office three days a week; however, during the internship many interns chose to come in more often due to the range of social and networking events available. The amount of time you spend in the office can also depend on your team and engagement. In addition, I had opportunities to work from client offices, which provided valuable exposure to the client environment and day-to-day audit activities.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was given quite a lot of responsibility, by completing 50% of all the OAR notes and write ups this was checked by someone higher up than me however i was given the opportunity to do it all myself.
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?
I have developed a lot of skills on excel, including formulas, shortcuts and formatting which i didn't know before. I have also learnt alot about career progression from partner lunches and networking.
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?
I received excellent support from my team throughout my placement. Everyone was incredibly helpful and approachable whenever I had questions, which made it much easier to learn and develop. I spent most of my time working closely with my team and built strong professional relationships as a result. While I know experiences can vary depending on the team someone joins, my experience was extremely positive.
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?
EY is a company full of talented young people, which really enhances the social aspect of the experience. It is great to be surrounded by like-minded individuals who are motivated and eager to learn. The culture is very supportive and encourages curiosity, making it easy to ask questions and seek help when needed. The atmosphere in the office is welcoming and inclusive, and I found it easy to speak to new people and build connections with colleagues at all levels, from fellow interns through to partners.
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 enjoyed my internship alot as it was challenging and enabled me to grow
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend EY to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to EY
Be open-minded and curious. It's important to show your genuine personality and always be willing to learn. Never be afraid to ask questions—there is no such thing as a silly question when you're trying to understand and improve.
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at EY
5/5
Did you receive an offer to return as a graduate?
Waiting to hear
