Hybrid work environment of my on line and in person work. Very welcoming culture
What I wish was different
I wish I had more exposure to different engagements
Advice
Make sure you ask plenty of questions
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Audit Intern
June - August 2021 • McLean, VA
What I liked
The entire experience, meeting fellow interns and experienced staff.
What I wish was different
That it hadn't been virtual at all.
Advice
Its a great experience that helps you prepare for the workforce and strengthens your skills for the future.
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Cybersecurity Consulting Intern
June - August 2021 • Atlanta, GA
What I liked
I liked the opportunity to grow as a professional and individual while working on my engagement.
What I wish was different
I wish it did not have to be completely remote work.
Advice
Take the challenge and initiative because you do not know where it will take you!
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audit
June - August 2021 • Irvine, CA
What I liked
Learning some new softwares and some basic accounting
What I wish was different
More client exposure
Advice
Don't do audit if you get bored of repetitive work easily.
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Technology Risk Intern
June - August 2021 • San Antonio, TX
What I liked
I loved how supportive and welcoming the team was. On day one, I understood being a member of the EY family. Additionally, the caliber of the team was exceptional. They brought out the best in me!
What I wish was different
I wish my internship had not occurred during the pandemic, however, EY still gave us a fabulous experience. I look forward to experiencing the office when the pandemic has ended.
Advice
I would recommend practicing your Excel skills and network as much as possible! I also recommend taking advantage of upskilling opportunities. The badges are a great resource.
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Intern
June - August 2021 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Very structured with lots of opportunities to network
What I wish was different
nothing
Advice
Be willing to learn
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Launch Intern
June - August 2021 • Detroit, MI
What I liked
I loved the ability to be a part of a rotational program where I got experience in tax, audit, and consulting. I was able to contribute to my engagement teams and sit in on team/client meetings! I was able to learn so much about the field from this internship that I can now apply to the classroom!
What I wish was different
I wish there was more of an ability to do work in the office. The internship was a hybrid setup. Although I was always able to go into the office myself, my engagement team didn’t necessarily always want to work in person.
Advice
Network, network, network!!! There is so much to learn from others, and everyone truly wants to see you succeed! People’s doors are always open to talk. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, because everyone is always so eager to answer them and it’s such a great opportunity to learn.
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Assurance Intern
June - August 2021 • Boston, MA
What I liked
I really enjoyed working as a team and learning from mentors.
What I wish was different
I wish I had been able to be in person more. Unfortunately, due to Covid, I was only able to go into the office in person for 1 week, and I never got the chance to visit a client's office.
Advice
Never be afraid to ask for help! Asking for help is something that I have struggled with in the past, but I found that I learned the most when I reached out to my team and asked them to walk me through steps I was confused on.
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Business Valuation Intern
June - August 2021 • Atlanta, GA
What I liked
-Comprehensive Training
-Opportunity to work on client engagements
-Access to senior employees
What I wish was different
-Longer internship program
Advice
-Practice your financial modeling skills and review accounting fundamentals prior to the start of the internship to hit the ground running.
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Climate Change and Sustainability Services Intern
June - August 2021 • Denver, CO
What I liked
A great introduction to the world of ESG and ESG reporting. I learned a lot from my work and from my superiors throughout the experience.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Technology Consulting intern
June - August 2021 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Great teaming, everyone was very open to helping interns get a grip on their work.
What I wish was different
I wish it would have been in person.
Advice
Network as much as possible.
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Consulting Intern
May 2021 • Toronto, Ontario
What I liked
I enjoyed the various opportunities to work on many projects and initiatives catered to my interests.
What I wish was different
I wish there were more opportunities to work in person and meet people in person.
Advice
Network!! Take advantage of your role as an intern and reach out to various people in the organization for coffee chats.
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Launch Intern
June - August 2021 • Boston, MA
What I liked
Outstanding work culture and people. Also learned how to use platforms such as Canva and Atlas.
What I wish was different
In-person format.
Advice
Ask questions, be engaged, and check-in with your manager constantly. They understand you're new and don't know how to do certain things.
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Accountant Intern
June - August 2021 • Richmond, VA
What I liked
I enjoyed the opportunity to meet other students and experience several different service lines such as audit, tax, and tech risk consulting.
What I wish was different
I would have loved to have had an extended experience to gain a better feel of the company and build meaningful relationships. It took some time getting used to but once I got the hang of it, the internship came to an end.
Advice
Try your best to socialize and don't allow fear or anxiety to control your voice. Everyone is learning and developing. You aren't chosen because you know everything but because you are teachable and willing to learn.
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CBC Intern at Ernst & Young
June - August 2021 • McLean, VA
What I liked
The welcoming environment, counselors keeping up with you, the perks, the company paying for expenses (food, internet, cellphone), the fact that I had a Senior who I could talk to freely at any point.
What I wish was different
I wish it had been tailored to the sub-service lines I actually wanted to explore.
Advice
ask lots of questions and always update your seniors!!!
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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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Launch Intern
June - August 2021 • San Francisco, CA
What I liked
Good people and a lot of good programming on being a good employee. Nice exposure to business lines.
What I wish was different
Advice
Be ready to learn and try and meet as many people as you can!
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Enterprise Risk Consulting Intern
June - August 2021 • Boston, MA
What I liked
The people are very nice and really willing to help you succeed. I learned a lot and was able to gravitate towards things I liked more or wanted to learn more about. I was also able to complete strategy coursework in my free time, but there were several different options to choose from with certificate opportunities.
What I wish was different
It was hard coming out of COVID to have an internship. Many things were remote and networking had to be done by setting up meetings with people instead of casually meeting in the office. Ultimately there were a lot of challenges all companies had to face, and EY did it pretty well.
Advice
Network as much as you can!!! Everyone has a different view on the company and the roles they work in and it will help you find what you like or don't like. People are very willing to talk and help you so you should utilize it. In a remote working environment, you have to try extra hard to make those memorable connections.
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Launch Intern
June - August 2021 • Detroit, MI
What I liked
I liked the rotations that allowed me to experience new industries, as well as the collaboration and bonding with other interns that was made possible. Sitting in on meetings was insightful and let me gain first-hand experience with what working in the professional world is like.
What I wish was different
I wish there could've been more in-person interaction, but a lot of that was due to the pandemic and safety concerns. Being on computers and Zoom for several hours at a time was very tiring, and I believe more frequent built-in breaks would've been helpful in increasing engagement.
Advice
Go in with an open mind and reach out to anyone who interests you. EY does a great job of making senior leadership accessible, and it will pay off if you put in enough effort.
