Intern Review

Took the minutes for most meetings and typed up charts and proof-read spreadsheets.

Developed excel spreadsheet skills. Working efficiently and performing to a deadline. Communication skills, knowing when to ask for more work and when to ask for help etc.

Enjoyed working on a project as part of a team. Looking forward to having the chance to settle in and be more involved in the future as it was hard to do this in a week. Also enjoyed the social aspect and integrating with other scholars, both in my year and those in the years above. I feel like I made friends and also was able to ask questions and have an alternative channel of support should I need to ask questions etc.

I feel as though the work that I did was often recognised and I received internal praise from those who set it. Was as involved as was possible given my limited previous experience which I really appreciated. I never felt patronised and felt as though my project leader was constantly looking for opportunities to stretch my and further value my experience at EY, meaning that I felt my time was well-spent and I did not feel like a burden (one of my concerns before starting).

I was happy with the level of support I received before starting (3 day induction etc.) The internship structure was well-explained to me prior to starting, meaning that I felt comfortable before I began. The IT training day especially made me feel much more comfortable in my personal skills and meant that I was able to complete tasks more quickly when asked as the programmes did not need to be explained to me.

Always easy to contact the programme leader with a question or concern, These were answered quickly on almost every occasion. I always felt comfortable asking questions and was never patronised meaning there was no reason to ever feel intimidated or overwhelmed with the workload as there was a constant channel of support if I needed it. They always seemed happy to answer queries which made the whole experienced more relaxed and therefore enjoyable.

Same as above.

I remained living at home during the three week internship and so there were no accommodation or living costs to be covered. Commuting costs were high (around £20 each day for a travel card) as I was travelling in from Walton-on-Thames, Surrey every day however the salary sufficiently covered these. Social costs were largely minimal, especially considering the various meals etc. that were covered by the company over the time.

Social networking opportunities as mentioned above.

Yes

So far I feel as though I have been valued and well-treated, as well as given the chance to gain valuable experience, despite my currently limited level of qualifications etc. A big effort is made to socially integrate new interns into the company with frequent social events which were enjoyable and a good opportunity to network. I felt like I was able to easily make friends with others on the scholarship which made the whole process more enjoyable and meant there were people I could talk to if I had an issue.

The application process may seem lengthy however it allows you to be aware of what is to come and ensures you are suitable. Prepare fully for the interview by anticipating questions and preparing a list of potential answers so that you do not panic once in there. Ensure that you continuously draw upon past experiences and include what you have learnt from them and what they have taught you that will help in possible future tasks.