I enjoyed working in an environment where my team was excited to watch me learn and grow; they were willing to help me along the way. I was challenged to put ideas I have learned in the classroom to real scenarios.
What I wish was different
n/a
Advice
I would share to future interns to go in each and every day with a positive attitude and eagerness to learn.
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Launch Intern
June - July 2017 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
I liked that I was exposed to the different areas of accounting.
What I wish was different
I wish I would spend more time with partners.
Advice
Please be yourself and good things will come.
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IT Risk Intern
June - August 2019 • Los Angeles, CA
What I liked
People were great to work with. Your experience really depends on the team that you work with. Some are more welcoming to interns than others and are willing to a helping hand when you made need it.
What I wish was different
I wishI had a better understanding of what my role on the team maybe. I wish I knew how to deliver everything exactly how my team wanted it.
Advice
Ask questions. Go network in the office whenever you have free time. Go to the socials. Always ask for work. If there is no work, learn something new and get better at excel.
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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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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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Tax Intern
June - August 2018 • San Jose, CA
What I liked
Great opportunity to network with professionals and understand what a career in public accounting will look like.
What I wish was different
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Launch Intern
July - August 2017 • McLean, VA
What I liked
I loved the rotation between the three service lines: Tax, Advisory, & Assurance.
What I wish was different
I wish I had been able to spend more time in Tax and Advisory because I was deciding more between those two service lines for my internship this upcoming summer.
Advice
If you have an idea of what you want to do do not be afraid to tell them but also keep an open mind to other areas you might not have thought of before.
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Tax Intern
June - August 2018 • San Jose, CA
What I liked
Lots of networking and real experience
What I wish was different
More hands-on projects (mock tax returns, etc.)
Advice
Be proactive in searching for engagement teams to join! Your internship is what you make of it. Network, network, network!
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M&A Intern
June - July 2018 • Milan, Province of Milan
What I liked
Applying what I learned in the classroom to real life situations
What I wish was different
I had a really good experience, although wish I had the opportunity to close a deal
Advice
Always be willing and ready to learn mire, and do not be afraid to ask questions
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Audit Intern
June - August 2018 • San Jose, CA
What I liked
Everyone was super nice and helpful. I thoroughly enjoyed ever bit of the internship.
What I wish was different
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Risk Advisory Intern
June - August 2019 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
The culture was amazing. Everyone is ready and willing to help you. They teach you along the way and want you to succeed in everything you do.
What I wish was different
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Audit Intern
June - August 2019 • Seattle, WA
What I liked
I liked everything about the Internship, I was honored to be sharing the same space with the smartest Accounting personnel.
What I wish was different
Everything went well, I honestly think it couldn't have been any better. I'm proud to be part of the people #Building A Better working world!
Advice
EY is a wonderful place to have a career. When given the opportunity to intern, use all the opportunity to learn as much as you can.
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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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Assurance Intern
June - August 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
The variety of experiences; my assigned teams; my coworkers; the level of respect and trust that was given to me
What I wish was different
I would have liked the experience to be longer.
Advice
I would advise another student to be confident in their abilities and knowledge when entering an internship with a Big Four. It can be intimidating, but Duquesne honestly prepared me so well and I definitely know more than I even think I do.
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Financial Services Intern
June - August 2019 • New York City, NY
What I liked
I enjoyed the people and being treated like a real employee. I enjoyed all the knowledge.
What I wish was different
I wish it was longer and that I had learned even more.
Advice
Network with people.
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Forensic Technology and Discovery Services Intern
June - August 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
They treated their interns very well and hosted a lot of intern events for team bonding and intern bonding. They also had ongoing training for the interns in my department throughout the internship to teach us new skills and help us learn more about the work, which was very useful for me. And of course, the international intern leadership conference was very fun!
What I wish was different
In the beginning they didn't seem ready for interns because they didn't have much work to give out to interns, but it got better as the internship progressed.
Advice
Make sure you use this opportunity to meet new people and talk with people in all levels!
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Forensic Accounting Intern
June - August 2018 • Boston, MA
What I liked
I liked how I was really able to get the all around experience of working for a "big four" as well as working in the city. The experience showed me what my work day would be like and what travel time looked like going to the city in the morning.
What I wish was different
Nothing at all. EY does a great job of making sure not only do you get great exposure to the services they perform and the work they do, but also what their "big picture" is and how you can help them reach their goals.
Advice
One piece of advice I would share about not only this experience but just internships in general, is to ask as many questions as you can. If given a task, try it for a couple minutes and if you're struggling don't hesitate to ask. The more questions you ask, the better off you will be in the future.
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Audit Intern
June - August 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
I worked at one client the entire summer which allowed me to get to know my team well and develop a good understanding of my client. I was on a big client so it was interesting for me to learn about the workings of such a large company.
What I wish was different
I wish I had the chance to work with more interns. Since I spent most of my time at the client site, I did not get to work with many other interns.
Advice
It's important to go into this experience with an open mind and be willing to ask questions and learn. It may feel like there is a lot of information being thrown at you at first, but your team will be happy to answer any questions and help you understand the work you are doing.
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Launch Intern
June - August 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
I recommend everyone getting an internship as early as they can because it is great to gain experience in any way you can. It's a great way to build your network and get your foot in the door.
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PAS Intern
May - July 2018 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
Not much.
What I wish was different
I wish that I had not been on such a small team and on an internal project. I understand that this was done to keep costs down for a "side project", but I didn't feel like my work was at all compelling.
Advice
You are going to meet so many people and it might help to jot down notes on names and positions.
