EY

Financial Assurance Intern

June - July 2018 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

I was assigned work that I would get if I was a staff so I got to see how it would be like if I started full time. Everyone was really nice and always willing to help explain a concept if I had any question. I feel prepared entering full time because I was trained well so I know most of the resources that EY offers.

What I wish was different

I wish I had networked with more people

Advice

Talk to as many professionals as you can

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intern Property Taxes

June - July 2018 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

I liked the experience in a big city and in a big company. I liked networking and getting to know people

What I wish was different

more experience working with clients

Advice

Ask questions, Express yourself, Show your skills so employers look at you

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Accountant Intern

June - August 2018 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

The location and the chance to do both audit and tax.

What I wish was different

More work. It was the end of busy season, so there was not a lot of work.

Advice

Always ask for work. Never just sit back and wait for it to come to you.

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Advisory - Financial Services & Risk Management Intern

June - August 2018 • Jakarta, Indonesia

What I liked

Working in teams and learning about the financial market in Indonesia

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Interact with your coworkers for career advice

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Accountant Intern

June - August 2018 • Philadelphia, PA

What I liked

Everything. Great company and I’m excited to return!

What I wish was different

Nothing really. My overall experience was amazing

Advice

Stay focused and work hard

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Audit Intern

June - August 2019 • New York City, NY

What I liked

The people you work with are so incredible and are great to learn from. At the end of the internship program, you get a paid business trip to Disney World where you get to meet interns from across the globe.

What I wish was different

I wish there were more bonding events for fellow interns, but I would not change any part of my internship experience.

Advice

Always ask questions and be heard! That really impresses employers.

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Assurance Associate

September 2018 • San Jose, CA

What I liked

Steep learning curve

What I wish was different

Advice

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Accounting Intern

June - August 2017 • Los Angeles, CA

What I liked

I got to broaden my network with those not only in the Bay Area where I am from but also in the Los Angeles area. There were also lots of social events after work hours with interns and full time employees which was great to get to know people in a more casual setting.

What I wish was different

That I got put on a more diverse range of clients.

Advice

Keep an open mind and be ready to learn. Do not be afraid to ask questions. Talk and be courteous to everyone.

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DSG+ Tax Intern

June - August 2021 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

I loved being able to work with different service groups throughout my time as an Intern. I was able to take part on several engagements with different clients. The DSG program helped me learn more about which direction I would like to start building my career!

What I wish was different

I wish I was able to intern with EY for a longer period of time.

Advice

Don't be afraid to ask questions! EY is there to help you learn!

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FSO Assurance Intern

June - August 2019 • Philadelphia, PA

What I liked

What I wish was different

Every office is different, but I felt like I was surrounded by a lot of grown-up kids. That wasn't the problem, we should all be able to bring out our inner-child. However, when the manager of my engagement team is playing Pokemon Go for the majority of the work day, the rest of the team took it their jobs less serious, and ultimately I didn't learn anything. Above all that, being ridiculed for not going to the bar after work hours didn't feel the best. Otherwise, I really enjoyed connecting with and learning from the Partners I met. But in the end I just decided I didn't want to return.

Advice

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Intern

April - September 2019 • Nashville, TN

What I liked

Love EY

What I wish was different

Advice

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Assurance intern

June - August 2019 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

I loved the work I did and the connections I made.

What I wish was different

It was really difficult to find short term housing.

Advice

Internships are a great time to try out a career and also a prospective city.

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Assurance Intern

June - August 2019 • Iselin, NJ

What I liked

My audit team truly cared about my experience at the firm, and were constantly checking on me to make sure I understood their explanations and was learning as much as possible.

What I wish was different

I spent most of my time in conference rooms with my audit team, which was amazing because I was able to learn as much as possible, but I do wish I had more time to bond with the fellow interns in my class. We only really got to know each other during the International Intern Leadership Conference in Disney World, and it would've been wonderful to have had more time with them before the end of my internship.

Advice

I would say to go into your internship with confidence. I was quite nervous to start with the firm in the beginning because I had not had any previous accounting work experience, but looking back now, I see that my nerves were for nothing. The interview process had been very rigorous, and after it was over, the HR team had made the clear decision to employ me. You must realize that even when you feel like you know "nothing", there is a reason why you have ended up where you are. Someone saw your potential, and took a chance on you. It is only right that you believe in your capabilities as they believed in you.

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Tax Intern

June - August 2019 • Irvine, CA

What I liked

The people there are great, and because the internship is an established program I was grouped with ten other interns who were all going through the same things I was. The staff and seniors were helpful, and I felt challenged but not overly pressured. Everyone was very open to questions and ideas, and the schedule was flexible.

What I wish was different

Driving to Irvine from Orange is not a fun commute, especially once their schools started up again, but that's honestly the only imperfection I have.

Advice

Ask questions! All the staff and seniors want to help you, and if you're having trouble with something someone else probably did last year as well.

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Tax Intern

June - July 2021 • Tamuning, Dededo

What I liked

Friendly co-workers and very accommodating.

What I wish was different

Work was monotonous

Advice

Be willing to be ask for help while doing an internship, it's better than doing bad work.

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Audit Intern

June - August 2019 • Tysons Corner, VA

What I liked

The environment was wonderful and the people were very down to earth for such a high stress job. Hours were not egregious either.

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Go into the opportunity with an open mind about the situation and you will succeed and prosper. Be willing to meet new people and network throughout the company.

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Financial Services Business Advisory Intern

June - August 2019 • New York City, NY

What I liked

I enjoyed being able to work with my team at the client site and learn about another industry while developing my consulting skills. My favorite part of the internship was meeting other interns at training and the Disney trip and making friends who I still talk to even after the summer. EY definitely gave me great insight into what my full-time career will be like.

What I wish was different

I wish there were more company-wide initiatives to meet more people within EY. Being on client site all week was beneficial, however it prevented me from meeting as many people within EY as I could.

Advice

One piece of advice I have is to develop as many relationships as possible over the summer. The people you meet early on are the ones who will be more willing to help you along the way. While working in a large company, like EY, it is essential to have connections in order to stand out from the crowd.

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Risk Advisory

June - August 2019 • Iselin, NJ

What I liked

I liked that they gave me opportunities to work with a variety of teams. This gave me a chance to see the different type of work that was done. I was able to learn so much and by the end I was able to do a lot of things independently.

What I wish was different

That it was longer, it went by so quickly.

Advice

Ask questions, if you feel lost there is always someone there to help you get back on track. Just make sure you at least tried to figure it out on you own first.

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Transfer Pricing Intern

June - August 2019 • Detroit, MI

What I liked

The culture was great. We had resources we could pull from from different parts of the country, as well as overseas. My team really cared about its people. Hours for Transfer Pricing do vary by week, I never worked long hours.

What I wish was different

I wish the internship was longer. It lasted 8 weeks, one of which was training, another 3 days was the intern conference, and one week of vacation because of 4th of July. I didn't want to leave by the end of it!

Advice

Try to be as polished as possible. Put your best foot forward, while also being yourself. Network as much as possible. Volunteer to speak in intern presents, I wish I had!

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