EY LLP

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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Launch Intern

July - August 2020 • New York City, NY

What I liked

I enjoyed how engaging they made the experience.

What I wish was different

I wish it was in person instead of online. We missed a lot of opportunities that you get in the workplace, traveling, and meeting other interns.

Advice

Make the absolute most out of it, take advantage of every opportunity to learn.

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LAUNCH INTERN

June - August 2019 • Detroit, MI

What I liked

I loved the open environment, it made me feel like I could ask questions at any time. The staff was very kind to us and treated us as young professionals rather than students.

What I wish was different

Some weeks there wasn't as much work around the office depending on what service line you were working at. With that being said there was quite a few times I found myself lookin for work to do and making it known that I was available.

Advice

Absolutely try to engage yourself with the people you're surrounded by. It is a great way to expand you network especially if you're interning at the company you see yourself with after graduation!

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Tax Intern

July - August 2020 • Los Angeles, CA

What I liked

Although my internship was entirely virtual due to COVID, I learned way more than I imagined I would. There were webinars every other day that gave more insight into the different career paths and areas within EY. Interns were given the opportunity to earn badges in areas such as Blockchain and Data Analytics with a variety of learning resources. My team was very welcoming and helpful. They gave me enough freedom and guidance for me to accomplish tasks on my own without feeling like a burden or clueless. There were also multiple social events for interns to get to know one another and professionals.

What I wish was different

I wish I was able to interact more with different teams as opposed to only hearing about them. During my internship, I mainly worked with one team.

Advice

Be a sponge and take up as much knowledge as you can but don't burn yourself out. This is the time where people expect you to know nothing. Ask as many questions as you want.

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Audit Intern

July - August 2020 • Hartford, CT

What I liked

It was a great experience working with everyone in the company and learning relevant skills that I will be using later in my career.

What I wish was different

It was cut short due to cob I wish I had been able to have the full experience.

Advice

Try and learn as much as you can and talk to as many people as you can. I was able to get advice from so many people and truly helped making career decisions for after graduation.

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Business Consulting Intern

July - August 2020 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

Despite the internship being virtual, EY's recruiting team worked hard to ensure that the interns had a meaningful experience in which we were able to learn about the firm and the work we would be doing full time. We also had so many opportunities to network virtually and meet other interns. The final capstone was a great experience in which we worked with interns from all over the country.

What I wish was different

I wish we had been able to complete the internship in person as planned, but some things are out of our control!

Advice

Be willing to learn and help your team as much as you can! Branch out and network with other interns and professionals every chance you get.

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Technology Risk Intern

July - August 2020 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

I enjoyed getting real experience working with clients and teams.

What I wish was different

I wish it had been longer and in person, but I'm grateful for the experience I received.

Advice

Come with an open mind since everything will be new to you.

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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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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.