Smart Futures Intern Review

by EY

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.2/10

1. Please give an overview of what your work experience involved:

First week was being taught skills in order to complete a CMI qualification. Second week involved being put in a sector of EY, for me, it was retail banking and wealth management

8/10

2. What training and skills development did you learn from your work experience?

Communication, how to interpret information and present it on slides

8/10

3. To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?

10/10

4. How well organised was your work experience?

It was really organized, every moment I was doing something

10/10

5. How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?

9/10

6. How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?

10/10

7. Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?

I was paid about £450 or so

9/10

8. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?

10/10

9a. Would you recommend EY to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The community there is very welcoming and calm. Even though I was there for only 2 weeks, I would see myself getting a job there. I’ve learnt a lot and others can too.

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

To reach for every opportunity