EY

Assurance Intern

July - August 2020 • San Jose, CA

What I liked

The experience itself was better than I expected, because I didn’t know exactly what to expect

What I wish was different

Fewer emails with everything we need, there were too many emails and some that we had to keep referring to. This was the first virtual internship so it had some inconveniences, but it still went very well

Advice

Always ask for help when you’re unsure!

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Business Consultant

July - August 2020 • Tysons, VA

What I liked

Despite being virtual, EY hosted many intern events for both educational purposes and community building. My manager and team were fantastic, and really brought me into their project for the short 3 weeks I was there.

What I wish was different

I wish there had been longer than 5 weeks to have more client time, but due to Covid-19 this was difficult to facilitate.

Advice

EY wants people who are passionate and friendly! If you are an intern there, don't worry about what you don't know (they really focus on your development throughout), but focus on building relationships and doing the best possible job you can.

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Tax Accountant Intern

January - March 2020 • Minneapolis, MN

What I liked

The staff, the work experience, the team bonding, everything!

What I wish was different

I wish I got to see more of other tax groups.

Advice

DO IT! Branch out, ask questions, MEET PEOPLE. It’s a lot more fun when you get to know the people you are working with.

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Launch Intern

July - August 2020 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

I really liked the flexibility and the different sessions I took part in. I was able to meet so many people, both interns, and EY employees.

What I wish was different

It would have been great if it were in person, but COVID happened and so it was a virtual experience.

Advice

Be ready to learn and to network, The company isn't looking for someone who is perfect, just someone who is passionate and ready to learn.

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FSO Assurance Intern

January - March 2020 • Minneapolis, MN

What I liked

I loved working for EY! It's the ideal mesh between a big company and a small community. Your office feels like your home, but then you have this globally connected network of resources.

What I wish was different

I wish it would've been a bit longer! But as it was a busy season internship, I understand the short timeframe.

Advice

If you're an accounting major, starting Big 4 is ideal. The resources and opportunities available to you are incomparable.

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Transfer Pricing Intern

June - August 2020 • New York City, NY

What I liked

I liked the culture of the company and the work I did.

What I wish was different

I wish it was not virtual but due to COVID-19 there was no other option.

Advice

I think you should look early for internship opportunities!

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Assurance Intern

July 2020 • Philadelphia, PA

What I liked

I enjoyed networking and meeting new new

What I wish was different

I wish I had a chance to meet people in person and to have a longer experience however due to COVID 19, the internship was shorter.

Advice

Coming to work with a positive mindset and strong work ethic carries makes for a great internship experience regardless of the circumstances.

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Accounting Intern

July - August 2020 • Philadelphia, PA

What I liked

Culture, workers, learning opportunities

What I wish was different

Advice

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Financial Assurance Intern

June - August 2019 • Fort Worth, TX

What I liked

I participated in their Digital Ambassador Program. They sent me, along with 60 other interns nationwide, to New Jersey. We spent 2 weeks there learning how to use digital resources to execute audits.

What I wish was different

I wish I had had more work during the client serving portion of my internship.

Advice

Listen and be patient. Try to participate in any of the rotational programs they offer.

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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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Assurance Intern

January - March 2020 • Tampa, FL

What I liked

I consider my time as an intern as a wonderful learning experience. I had the opportunity to work in four different teams and industries that were different from one another. I liked everything about the firm, but what I think was more important to me is that in every team that I was on the professionals were always willing to help me and provide guidance, despite being extremely busy with their own work. Working as a team and lifting one another is a fundamental part of the firm’s culture.

What I wish was different

Advice

One piece of advice that I would share with future interns is to take advantage of the opportunity to learn from the great people that work for the firm. If you do not understand something there is always someone else who is willing to help you. Being a team player is extremely important and valued!

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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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Accounting Intern

June - August 2019 • McLean, VA

What I liked

Company culture, amazing resources and valuable experience

What I wish was different

Advice

If you get this opportunity, take it ! EY treats their interns so well, and provided so many valuable experiences. I have very high standards of after working here.

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Accounting Intern

June - August 2019 • Toledo, OH

What I liked

During my Launch Internship with EY I had the opportunity to work with many different service lines to see which one I preferred. Throughout the internship I spent time with the Risk Advisory, Audit and Tax teams. My time with the company was amazing, everyone was welcoming and helpful and this experience has confirmed my interest in Audit. I even still met with some of the employees on Thursday nights for beach volleyball.

What I wish was different

Nothing, it was an astonishing experience.

Advice

For any accounting students looking for an internship, EY is a great place to start.

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Accounting Intern

June - August 2019 • Boston, MA

What I liked

I like the networking and the experience. The people were so willing to teach and alleviated the feeling of not knowing what to do. They explained everything one by one and helped make my experience at the internship very memorable.

What I wish was different

I wish I knew about this sooner so that I would've applied sooner rather than later.

Advice

My advice is that you should apply to the internships. Even if they feel out of reach because you never know what opportunities you could receive. I applied on a whim, not expecting a reply. It really changed my summer and gave me a strong reference for my resume.

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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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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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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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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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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.