EY LLP

Discover EY Summer Externship Candidate

June 2019 • Houston, TX

What I liked

I loved how they took us to Houston for free, kept us in a really nice hotel, showed us a few famous landmarks and hosted many lectures about different aspects and positions at EY.

What I wish was different

I wish the lectures would have been more interesting and that they advertised it to more UD people so I could have had some friends go with me.

Advice

Definitely recommend but when they say they accept all kinds of majors, they don’t actually want you for their internships. Only Accounting, maybe Finance if you have a really good resume.

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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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Cyber Offensive Operations

June - August 2019 • Houston, TX

What I liked

Great team and very good mentors. Lots to do and tons of support. Good office. Learned a ton.

What I wish was different

Location.

Advice

Find a place to live near the office. Commuting is hard in Houston.

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Risk Advisory Intern

June - August 2019 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

I enjoyed the work and the people I was working with. The office and work environment was very modern and allowed me to do my best work. I loved that there was a large group of interns just like me, we hung out frequently and became good friends.

What I wish was different

I wish I could have had more say in the projects I was on.

Advice

During your internship take time to network with managers, senior managers, and partners. They would love to take you to lunch, and you can learn a lot!

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Assurance Intern

June - August 2019 • New York City, NY

What I liked

I really enjoyed working with everyone on my teams and meeting other interns.

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

You’ll be taught everything you need to know so there’s no need to worry.

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Audit Intern

June - August 2019 • Fort Worth, TX

What I liked

I liked being immersed in a business environment and working onside professionals while being treated the exact same as them. There was constant streams of information which helped me to learn quickly and gain experience that I wouldnt have gotten anywhere else.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have gotten to do a more exciting part of the year. Summer is a little slow compared to busy season but I think it also helped me to get more hands on instruction.

Advice

Be ready to work hard but the people around you will reward you when they see that you have the capabilities necessary to succeed in the accounting world.

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Auditor Intern

June - August 2019 • Boston, MA

What I liked

I loved how everyone was very welcoming and was eager to help me get situated into the company. Everyone was willing to talk about their positions and help me learn more about the company.

What I wish was different

I wish I had worked in bigger teams with more interns and employees. My engagement was rather small which was not what I was expecting.

Advice

Don’t be afraid to ask questions and go outside of your comfort zone.

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Assurance Services Intern

June - August 2019 • Los Angeles, CA

What I liked

I enjoyed the opportunity to work with five different audit teams to audit publicly traded companies. I learned a lot about procedures done by auditors to give an opinion on financial statements that are filed with the SEC. As a part of these procedures, I analyzed Significant Class of Transactions (SCOTs) and documented our test of controls. I appreciated how kind team members were to answer my many questions and teach me how to do certain tasks and procedures. They many a times went above and beyond to explain the bigger picture and made sure I knew how I was adding to the bigger picture of the overall audit.

What I wish was different

On some teams, although members were kind, they weren't trusting of interns with slightly more complex work. So instead, they would give us basic administrative tasks, and often we would have nothing to do other than complete more training modules.

Advice

The doors this opportunity opens for your career are countless! Make every use of the opportunity you have to network with different teams and learn from them. Don't be afraid questions, but ask questions at the right time and group them so as to not constantly bother team members. Ultimately, be ready to do everything you are assigned joyfully and enthusiastically with your whole heart. If you are personable and produce quality work, you will be appreciated for your work.

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BAP Intern

June - August 2019 • Hoboken, NJ

What I liked

Everyone is super nice and willing to help, the program is well organized. Super good experience!

What I wish was different

I wish I could have made the decision on the kind of project I was put in

Advice

Enjoy the moment, network, and work overtime if you can.

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Launch Intern

June - August 2019 • New York City, NY

What I liked

Loved the exposure I got in all 3 service lines.

What I wish was different

Wish it was longer

Advice

Be open to anything, be a sponge, and always be kind and easy to work with.

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Transfer pricing intern

June - August 2018 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

I liked getting to experience the accounting community at one of the big 4. I got to learn company culture and pleasantly learned EY is really big on diversity and inclusion which had made me feel welcomed in corporate America. I got to do real work in a team and contribute the valuable skills I learned at the UW classrooms.

What I wish was different

I wish they offered me a bus pass for the summer.

Advice

Come ready to absorb all the wonderful things the company can offer, and also be ready to show off the skills you learned!

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Central Insurance Intern

January - March 2019 • Minneapolis, MN

What I liked

I enjoyed the teams I worked with and the work itself.

What I wish was different

I wished it could've been in Eau Claire, I'm not a huge city person.

Advice

Say yes to spending time with the teams. Go to HH, events, etc. Your experience will be more enjoyable.

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Business Advisory Intern

June - August 2019 • New York City, NY

What I liked

I was challenged, learned new skills, material, and made great friendships and connections.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Forensic and Integrity Services Intern

June - August 2019 • Washington, DC

What I liked

I really loved the people and the forensic work that I was doing. I was able to travel every week for my engagements, and EY was extremely accommodating and helpful when it came to this process.

What I wish was different

I wish that I wouldn’t have had to go to DC in order to take the position if I was going to be traveling regardless; however, I really enjoyed the experience either way. Also, I wish there was more negotiations available to interns for their full time offers.

Advice

My biggest piece of advice is to network like crazy, and to never be afraid to ask for help. EY is hiring based off of personality not technical skills. Make sure that you’re putting your real self out there because people always love that the most. They teach you everything else.

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Transaction Advisory Services Intern

June - August 2019 • Seoul, South Korea

What I liked

I liked the fact that all the projects were done through teamwork and allowed to me realize I prefer an environment where teamwork is a vital part of success.

What I wish was different

I do wish that my internship was in an environment where I would be working full time since the working environment in Korea was very different. However, I do think was a valuable experience to learn about different working cultures.

Advice

No one should ever be afraid to ask questions when they are stuck or struggling with a task. Employees enjoy interns asking questions and it will improve your skills drastically and faster than ever.

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DSG Tax Intern

June - August 2019 • Philadelphia, PA

What I liked

I loved how inviting everyone was from the beginning! Whenever there wasn't work I was able to ask my peer mentor to help out with general questions. I was able to connect with all the other interns through social events as well.

What I wish was different

Sometimes there wasn't a lot of work to do so I wish there was more opportunities to learn

Advice

Always ask questions

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Launch Intern

June - August 2019 • New York City, NY

What I liked

People are helpful and want to advance your career.

What I wish was different

Longer time period.

Advice

Talk to everyone!

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Financial Assurance Intern

June - August 2019 • San Diego, CA

What I liked

How you automatically gained a new family. Events every week, sports teams, and a great support system.

What I wish was different

Being rated my first week at the internship

Advice

Make sure you are good at basic administrative tasks such as Excel. They say they teach you ahead of time, but in my experience at the San Diego location, they expect you to have a good understanding going into the internship.

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Technology Advisory

June - August 2019 • New York City, NY

What I liked

It was a great experience, and there were plenty of intern activities and events going on every week.

What I wish was different

I wish we had gotten a longer internship, and that we could have the chance to cycle through two assignments to experience it more fully.

Advice

Each assignment is different, so experiences vary a lot.

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RIO Intern

June - August 2019 • Philadelphia, PA

What I liked

I was an RIO intern, meaning I got to spend half of the internship working in tax and the other in audit. It was an amazing experience and great to help decide which path I would like to take my career.