Intern Review

by EY

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.6/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

My role as smart futures intern is to complete the tasks/activities I am set within a group to the best of my ability with evidence of how I got to the end result. I then also need to complete work independently to a high standard.

10/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I have gained a level 2 CMI qualification and completed an ICAEW future charted accountant activity workshop. Personally I have gained confidence and improved on my presenting and problem solving skills.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I thoroughly enjoyed this programme because I was expected to meet the high standards and expectations which was a challenge, but I love challenges. The company has really broaden my options for the future and what I am considering taking in the future. The group of people I have met have also been lovely.

10/10

4. How valued do you feel by EY?

I feel valued to a certain extent, due to the age difference I think some people were kind of looking down on us. But other than that I felt quite respected.

7/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is very well structured, the training is tailored to aid us in the second week in the business experience. The mentors have been very supportive .

10/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

We receive lots of support, they are always available to contact through email and are always asking us if we're okay and checking on out wellbeing.

10/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

I also receive lots of support from Irfan and Elaine, if I am stuck they don't mind helping me or even repeating it twice, they got to know us personally too and gave us contacts for the future.

10/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

It meets amazingly, having a paid work experience alone is great as I didn't expect it to be paid.

10/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

The alumni events will give us all a chance to meet again. But there are opportunities outside of work, e.g the netball team at EY. Also voluntary events eg. the smart futures programme

10/10

9. Would you recommend EY to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It gives you a great insight to the working world and a real hands on experience, it also opens your eyes to lots of other opportunities available eg. the school leavers programme.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to EY?

Be honest about your strengths and weaknesses during the application process, because EY can then do tailored specific activities to help you improve in these certain areas. Do not be nervous or too shy to speak to anyone because everyone must be feeling the same way as you.