EY

Accountant Intern

June - August 2021 • San Jose, CA

What I liked

Great culture, supports and encourages asking questions and striving to grow

What I wish was different

Less emphasis on hierarchical corporate structure

Advice

Get connected with as many people outside of your immediate field of work

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Technology Consulting Intern

June - August 2021 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

EY really introduces you to the culture of the company throughout the internship.

What I wish was different

I wish there were more in-person events.

Advice

Don't be afraid to ask for someone's time. Setting up a 1-on-1 is the best way to network and feel out the company.

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Financial Audit Intern

June - August 2021 • McLean, VA

What I liked

Trainings and people I met were great

What I wish was different

More in-person engagements to network with others.

Advice

Do as many networking and career development opportunities as possible

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Transfer Pricing Intern

June - August 2021 • New York City, NY

What I liked

I liked how the employees at EY assumed that I knew nothing about working. It is comforting to know that I am allowed to make mistakes, and that they know that I am learning.

What I wish was different

I wish that I have been into the office more often. EY’s One Manhattan West office is very beautiful, but they only opened up towards the end of my internship.

Advice

Ask a lot of questions and take a lot of notes. Also, learn Excel as that will help you tremendously.

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Launch Intern

June - August 2021 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

I enjoyed the structure of the rotational program to allow me to gain insight within different service lines without having me choose one to stick to. I also enjoyed the hands-on experience I had and the multiple professionals I was able to network with in-person and over Microsoft Teams.

What I wish was different

I wished I could have done more in depth work into each client.

Advice

I would start networking from the very beginning in the future career service line that you would want to transfer into.

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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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Financial Assurance Intern

January - March 2021 • Minneapolis, MN

What I liked

I really enjoyed the people in the Minneapolis office and the work the FSO sector does. The FSO is not limited to different regions which gives more flexibility to work for different branches within EY.

What I wish was different

I do wish that I could have experienced the internship in person. My experience was 100 percent online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. EY did a great job making me feel apart of the organization and creating networking opportunities on an online platform.

Advice

My advice for those going into an internship with EY is to work on your time management and communication skills. Your supervisors need to know your progress on different tasks to make their tasks flow smoothly too. If you are struggling with something, let your supervisor know. In my experience, supervisors were extremely helpful on resolving problems and harder tasks. I also recommend to ask questions. I made it a point to ask at least one question for every meeting or check in. This helps you understand your tasks better, and it shows your supervisor that you are engaged in the conversation as well.

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Launch Intern

July - August 2020 • Iselin, NJ

What I liked

The people were friendly and helpful, there was lots of training available and the opportunity to get different kinds of experiences.

What I wish was different

It was virtual so it was tougher to make lasting connections with people when you wouldn’t see them as much as you normally would.

Advice

Ask questions and network with people. People are friendly and always willing to help.

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financial services

June - August 2020 • Atlanta, GA

What I liked

I love the diverse culture present as well as the potential salary/ benefits. The recruitment process was seamless and easy. The other students in the cohort were welcoming and inclusive. The company promotes asking the right questions to get the best answers. That is a philosophy for my life.

What I wish was different

I wish I had been paid more

Advice

Always show up 100%. Be Prepared and enjoy the experience. Get all the knowledge you can. Ask every question you have.

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Assurance Intern

July - August 2020 • Denver, CO

What I liked

I liked that the training was rigorous and comprehensive. The people at EY made this a great experience

What I wish was different

A little bit longer, and multiple client assignments (was shortened due to COVID-19

Advice

Work hard, start early on the application process, and network as much as possible

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Launch Intern

July - August 2020 • Tysons Corner, VA

What I liked

I really loved the collaborative and inviting culture of the firm! Almost every person I interacted with was so welcoming and willing to talk and provide guidance, which made my work experiences really fulfilling and easy to tackle.

What I wish was different

I wish my internship had been a little bit longer, since it was cut short due to COVID-19.

Advice

Don't be afraid to reach out and connect with new people! So many people at the firm (at all levels) are open to setting up a call with you, or sitting down for a coffee chat, even if they haven't met you before. If you're really interested by someone's work, or want to learn about something specific, don't hesitate to reach out and ask to meet with people.

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Intern

June - August 2020 • Tortola, British Virgin Islands

What I liked

The community in the office. Everyone was always willing to help and they willingly answered any questions I had.

What I wish was different

I wish I got more tax heavy work.

Advice

Always be willing to learn and don't be afraid to ask questions!

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Advisory Intern

July - August 2020 • San Jose, CA

What I liked

EY was very flexible in changing the internship to fit the virtual dynamic

What I wish was different

I wish I could have met more interns.

Advice

You get what you put in. Even though things may not go as planned, you still have learning opportunities and chances to grow.

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Tax Intern

July - August 2020 • Pittsburgh, PA

What I liked

The internship was well-planned out so I got a lot of experience in a lot of different areas. The people were great too.

What I wish was different

I would have loved to be in person for the internship, but COVID made that difficult.

Advice

Reach out to the people you get to know and ask to have video calls with all kinds of people. Network!

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Data Analyst Intern

July - August 2020 • New York City, NY

What I liked

I loved how much I got to learn about the company. We had a week dedicated to learning about the firm and all their offerings. We had multiple capstone projects which allowed me to learn about the kinds of client they work with.

What I wish was different

I wish it was not remote, but I am glad the internship was not canceled. I am proud of the firm because it did not cancel the internship!

Advice

My one of piece of advice would be go in with an open mind! There is so much you will learn from it. EY has amazing culture and everyone is very welcoming!

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Assurance Intern

July - August 2020 • Los Angeles, CA

What I liked

Meeting and working with current professionals gave a glimpse into the daily life of working at EY

What I wish was different

Wish internship was able to be in-person, but given the virtual nature, I think EY managed it as well as possible

Advice

The more people you talk to (professionals and fellow interns) the more beneficial the experience is

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Assurance Intern

July - August 2020 • Milwaukee, WI

What I liked

Really liked and got on well with all the people I worked with. Company had a great culture

What I wish was different

That it was longer

Advice

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FSO Assurance Intern

July - August 2020 • Stamford, CT

What I liked

The people, the work

What I wish was different

I wish it hadn't been online

Advice

Get ready to work hard

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Forensic & Integrity Services Intern

July - August 2020 • Iselin, NJ

What I liked

That the company put so much effort in ensuring that the interns still had the opportunity to network within the firm despite the internship being virtual.

What I wish was different

I wish it didn't get shortened because of Covid. I think we could have easily done the whole 3 months without an issue.

Advice

I think one of the biggest success factors I had was due to my attitude when it came to working online. Every professional would always apologize about something not being perfect over the virtual internship. I would always respond with, "It's really not a big deal, I'm just happy to be here and have this opportunity" and it reflected well. Every review I received from my superiors always mentioned a "positive attitude" and that I'm "easy to work with." The work force is going through major changes right now and everyone is trying to learn how to adapt. I think it's really important to show employers that you can be flexible.

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