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EY LLP

Business Advisory Intern

June - August 2018 • Charlotte, NC

What I liked

I loved the company culture of EY. They had a very structured internship program, which made it easy to connect with other interns and have a summer full of valuable experiences. I gained several mentors a the firm that I would feel comfortable going to will all my problems. The upper management was also very open and friendly. The engagement that I was staffed on for the summer was interesting and had continuous workflow that helped me to feel involved in the process.

What I wish was different

If I could change anything from the internship, I would want to be able to have more client exposure with the bank we were working for this summer. I sat in on many conference calls but I never got the opportunity to meet the people that I was performing certain task for.

Advice

My advice would be to connect with as many people within your company as possible. It creates a great network and creates more ease and comfort within the office. I would also recommend requesting frequent feedback so that you know that your work is on point and that you are continuously meeting the standards of your superiors.
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Assurance Intern

June - August 2018 • New York City, NY

What I liked

I really enjoyed the people there. Everyone was willing to help me whenever I was having trouble with a task. They fostered a casual environment where work was still able to be done efficiently. I was also able to meet and have multiple conversations with the partners on my engagement, which I really appreciated. In addition, there were a multitude of educational resources for me to utilize when there was not any work to do. I also enjoyed the events planned for us. We went to a Mets game with all of the New York FSO interns, visited the new office in Hoboken, and had multiple networking events where I was able to meet more interns and full-time employees across different subsectors and service lines.

What I wish was different

This is not really their fault, but there was not that much work for me to do. First, I did not have that much/if any experience/coursework in this field. Also, the timing of the internship was not the best in this regard. I joined a team toward the end of an audit cycle, so there was not many tasks available for my work level. The work I was given was tedious at times. Thus, I wish I was abe to be utilized more. This is just the nature of summer audit internships because this is a slow season while winter internships are during the busy season. Another con for me was that I only worked in an audit room at the EY office. While this was convenient for commuting and stability, it got a little monotonous. I wish I was able to switch up my work location (aka work at the client site at times), but for my client (a large bank's mutual funds) being at the client site was unnecessary.

Advice

I know this is a common piece of advice, but meet as many people as possible in a meaningful way. It is always important to expand and maintain your network, and these people are able to provide with invaluable advice as you start your career.
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launch intern

June - August 2018 • Dallas, TX

What I liked

I love the people! All of my teams were very welcoming and helpful. They provided ample feedback and gave me tasks that, I felt, really helped progress the audit. I became really good friends with my peer interns. Our recruiter, Courtney, is the sweetest and most helpful person on the planet. There is nothing I would have rather done this summer.

What I wish was different

The LAUNCH Internship is rotational however I didn't get a lot of time to work in tax

Advice

They will believe in you if you believe in yourself! Any insecurities or things that might stop you from believing you are eligible to apply are not significant enough to hinder you. I promise. If you go into recruiting with EY knowing you want to bring them value, they will respect and honor that by giving you the opportunity to do so.
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People Advisory Intern

June - August 2018 • New York City, NY

What I liked

Exposure to new industries

What I wish was different

Not all of the interns were put in client facing roles. I was, however, some of my peers who were interested in gaining exposure to consulting were on internal teams. Try to specify what experience you want beforehand, so you can best benefit from the experience.

Advice

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Risk Advisory Intern

June - August 2018 • Philadelphia, PA

What I liked

The people I met and the projects I was assigned

What I wish was different

I wish I had the opportunity to see more industries.

Advice

Speak up about how you are feeling. People are really responsive and care that you are enjoying and learning throughout your internship.
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Technology Advisory Intern

June - August 2018 • New York City, NY

What I liked

I really enjoyed working with the client and helping to solve their problems. My team was really supportive and my input was valued and used as deliverables. EY also has a great culture. We got the entire week of the 4th of July off and had multiple intern events to attend!

What I wish was different

I wish I could have stayed longer. The internship ended but I wanted to keep on working with my team and my client

Advice

EY is a fantastic company to work with if you value ownership of work, a diverse work force and a valuable learning experience
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Account Auditor

June - September 2018 • Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

What I liked

My coworkers were super supportive and we all shared one same goal - to provide the best and most professional services to our clients. No hesitation in sharing their knowledge as well as coaching me to be well-prepared for the tasks. The senior also trusted me and assigned me to do cash flow working and build the whole financial statements of a very big company in Vietnamese market (TTC) The best thing in my opinion is this job allowed me to question about how a company operates and to discuss with clients on various subjects related to their operation. Consequently, it gave me the opportunity to have a glance of the industry the company is operating in and to understand its mechanism. Last but not least, during my internship, I was provided great opportunity to work on 10 different companies, operating in various sectors namely real estates, consumer discretionary, materials, etc.

What I wish was different

I’m also interested in doing audit for financial institutions but they are responsibility of a different department - FSO (mine department is Core Assurance)

Advice

Be proactive and do not hesitate to ask!
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IT Risk Advisory Intern

June - July 2017 • Atlanta, GA

What I liked

I enjoyed learning about various companies and networking with professionals in the accounting/finance industry. I grew personally and professionally while challenging myself to go beyond what was expected. I was kept busy for the duration of the internship and was also able to attend several company-sponsored social events with other interns.

What I wish was different

Advice

In order to make the most out of your internship experience, build relationships with professionals and fellow interns and ask thoughtful questions!
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Assurance Intern

June - August 2017 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

Brilliant people, Great opportunities, Entrepreneurial culture, Great place to start a career

What I wish was different

Advice

Network as much as you can during your internship.
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tax intern

January - April 2017 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

The REAL world experience in tax profession. This internship really showed me the true experience what it meant to have a full time position in the tax profession.

What I wish was different

More opportunities/ intern events to get to know other professionals.

Advice

Be prepare to work the busy season hours.
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Risk Advisory Intern

June - August 2017 • Los Angeles, CA

What I liked

The program was extremely well organized, and the firm is very generous to interns. In 8 weeks, you have the opportunity to produce work that is actually used by the firm.

What I wish was different

I would have liked the internship experience to be 2-4 weeks longer.

Advice

Make the most of your networking opportunities, and don't be afraid to make mistakes! A positive attitude is the most important thing the firm looks for during the end of internship evaluation.
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Audit Intern

June - July 2017 • New York City, NY

What I liked

I really had a part in the audit engagement. My team took the time to teach me, answer my questions and gave me challenging tasks that developed my accounting and auditing skill set.

What I wish was different

I wish I had spent more time at the office instead of the client site so I could have gotten to know more interns.

Advice

When you finish your current task, ask for another one! Make your self a useful asset to your team.
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Assurance Intern

June - August 2017 • Los Angeles, CA

What I liked

Ernst & Young LLP is one of the top firms in the accounting industry. Its commitment to developing strong professionals is admirable and the greatest part of this internship. They allow you to ask any and every question possible to ensure your growth with the firm, and the firms growth you. I was amazed by how dedicated every worker was, and it was incredible to see how much the company culture was present in each and every one of them. Working for EY, I immediately felt both included and supported and I am very excited to be heading to work for them as a full-time staff member.

What I wish was different

I wish the internship was a little bit longer! It was such a great experience, I did not want it to end.

Advice

Ask as many questions as you can. Do not be afraid of appearing incapable or incompetent. You're growth as a business professional is directly correlated to how many questions you ask, and how many answers you retain. Constantly seek guidance from staff members who already work at the company.
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Launch Intern

July - August 2017 • New York City, NY

What I liked

Showed me the work that comes along with an accounting career. Also go to see the company culture.

What I wish was different

Wish it was longer.

Advice

You won't know what you don't, or do, like till you try it
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Fraud Investigation & Dispute Services

June - August 2017 • New York City, NY

What I liked

The work was so interesting and the firms was so welcoming and loving.

What I wish was different

I didn't like the city.

Advice

Know excel and meet as many people as possible.
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Audit/ Assurance Intern

June - August 2017 • San Jose, CA

What I liked

I liked the apprenticeship model of the company, I felt like I had a lot of resources and learned something each day about audit and the company itself.

What I wish was different

I wish I could have developed deeper relationships with more of the other interns, because that is who I will be working with in the future.

Advice

There is no need to feel like you have to know everything. As an intern, no one expects you to know it all, just have a willingness to learn.
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FSO Tax Intern

July - August 2017 • New York City, NY

What I liked

The people were great. Everyone was super willing to take the time to teach me, and they made sure that I understood the big picture. They also weren’t afraid to give me something challenging and really encouraged me to try on it. A big thing that was surprisingly important was that they didn’t make me afraid to fail at something or not understand because they would always be willing to answer more questions or point out where I was having the issue and let me try again.

What I wish was different

I wish it had been longer. The first week was training and the last week was in Orlando, so the internship was effectively only four weeks.

Advice

Don’t be afraid to ask questions. They know you are an intern, they know you don’t know much, but if you aren’t asking questions, you aren’t learning anything and that will look bad on you and you won’t get the full experience
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intern

May - July 2017 • St. Louis, MO

What I liked

I liked that I was actually considered part of the team. I felt like I was given meaningful work and was contributing towards the projects I was assigned. Everyone was helpful and willing to teach you everything you would need to know and more. I felt like everyone was a big family at EY STL.

What I wish was different

Honestly, I just wish it was a bit longer of an internship so I could really get into the nitty gritty of a project. That, and maybe a little more IT experience thrown in.

Advice

Do not be afraid to fail. Everyone there is rooting for you and wants you to ask questions. Mistakes are ok and no one is going to get mad if you have no idea what you're doing, as long as you go ask for help. Take the time to get to know everyone and introduce yourself.
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Technology Advisory

June - August 2017 • Detroit, MI

What I liked

Value-given work and a lot of room to grow and learn.

What I wish was different

The duration was longer

Advice

Be prepared to be in charge of your own future, it will not be spoon fed to you.
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FSO BAP Intern

June - August 2017 • New York City, NY

What I liked

I got a lot of responsibility as an intern and really enjoyed working with my team. You also get to go to Disney World and Orlando at the end of your internship. It's a rewarding experience so would recommend!

What I wish was different

I wish I had gotten to know the other interns better. As the only intern on my project and since I was at the client site constantly, it was harder to get to know my big intern class.

Advice

You should definitely try to understand the company and the role as much as possible. Network with people so you have an idea of whether this is something you want to do or not.
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