Scholarship Intern Review

- Scholarship Intern - Providing support to the team I was with (the team changed on a yearly basis so that I could see all aspects of the advisory sector) - I got to work with a wide range of people from ACP's (graduates just starting at EY) right up to senior partners (for example, the head of sales, or the heads of particular sales sectors within advisory; for example Products and Services) - When based at client sites I got to work with very senior shareholders within the external company we were based in; these were people you regularly heard about on the news - I would be in charge of getting research, creating presentations, updating business packs all of which were key deliverables for EY - Internally I was given responsibilities such as creating and distributing sales dashboards every week and creating the presentation packs for weekly sales meeting

- Developed my IT skills - Microsoft Office Suite including Visio and Access - Developed communication skills so that I am now confident speaking to everyone from my peers to the most senior stakeholders

It went far beyond my expectations; I made great friends who I still talk to now (not other scholars but people I worked with), I now feel more confident in a work environment and have lasting memories.

Everyone was always so nice, they were considerate of you (your level of experience, time management if you had other responsibilities as well etc..) and everyone was always willing to help.

- Inductions always took too long in my opinion; especially in the second and third years - Some of the teams I was with had work which was of too high a level for me and sometimes this resulted in me feeling like I was getting in the way (for example, everyone on a particular project had been there for a year when I joined and there was TOO much for me to catch up on; I was still catching up during my final week (week 10) on the project).

A lot; we had a buddy, a counselor, and everyone on the recruitment team was always more than happy to help.

Same as question 6A

It was perfect, accommodation was provided for us, expenses were reimbursed and the salary was more than enough for living in London, going back home on weekends and attending work socials (buying a round for your team etc...)

There were always things to get involved in; it was just a matter of you being proactive in seeking out opportunities to help

Yes

I made lifelong friends, had great experiences, and got my foot on the career ladder. There literally isn't anything bad to say about the scholarship programme.

- Once you've saved your application, wait a few days and re-read it before you send it off; you may have written something that you think sounds clever but upon re-reading it you may realise you come across in a way you don't want to - Be yourself in the interview; just because everyone else is loud and brash doesn't mean you have to be; that's not what they're looking for - Be confident in your own abilities; if you're at the interview/ assessment day then it means you ave something they are looking for and want to develop. Nobody is perfect and they're certainly not expecting you to be