EY Summer Internship 2019 welcomed undergraduate and graduate students into a global professional environment focused on real client projects and structured learning. Participants joined multidisciplinary teams, using analytics, consulting, and technology to solve business challenges while building professional skills.
The program connected interns with mentors, formal training, and client exposure, creating a pipeline for future full-time offers and long-term career growth within EY.
| Intern Cohort | Location | Duration | Business Line | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 North America | United States & Canada | 10–12 weeks | Assurance, Consulting, Deals, Strategy | Return offer rate 80%+ |
| 2019 EMEA | Europe, Middle East, Africa | 8–12 weeks | Risk, Technology, Transactions | Global networking events |
| 2019 Asia Pacific | China, India, Australia, Singapore | 6–10 weeks | Advisory, Digital, Sustainability | Local client case studies |
Work Experience in Assurance and Consulting
Client Projects and Deliverables
Interns in Assurance supported audit planning, data sampling, and risk assessment using tools like ACL and IDEA. Consulting interns led workshops, mapped processes, and built prototypes to test solutions with clients.
Collaboration and Communication
Daily stand-ups, team charters, and shared dashboards kept work transparent. Cross-functional squads combined interns and full professionals, improving clarity and client responsiveness through concise status updates and structured feedback sessions.
Learning and Development Programs
Technical and Soft Skills Training
EY’s learning curriculum included data analytics, reporting standards, and regulatory updates, delivered through e-learning and live sessions. Workshops on presentation skills, time management, and stakeholder communication complemented technical modules.
Mentorship and Feedback
Each intern received a dedicated mentor who reviewed goals monthly and helped navigate team transitions. Formal mid-internship assessments guided focus areas, while peer circles encouraged shared problem-solving and confidence building.
Networking and Global Community
Events and Alumni Engagement
Regional mixers, client site visits, and global webinars connected interns across offices. Alumni panels shared pathways to full-time roles and insights on balancing specialization with broad experience.
Building Lasting Professional Relationships
Collaboration tools kept networks active after the program, supporting referrals, recommendation writing, and future project collaborations beyond the 2019 cohort.
Career Pathways and Full-Time Offers
Conversion Criteria and Timing
Performance metrics, client feedback, and leadership interviews determined offer eligibility. Most conversion decisions followed internship evaluations within two weeks of program end.
Role Specialization and Mobility
Interns could transition into Assurance, Consulting, Risk, or Advisory tracks based on interests and strengths. Geographic flexibility and rotations within EY encouraged long-term growth across service lines.
Final Outlook for Future Talent
- Clarify your preferred service line early and tailor project contributions to related learning goals.
- Engage actively in mentorship sessions and feedback loops to accelerate skill growth.
- Leverage global events to build cross-office visibility and alumni support.
- Use real client deliverables as portfolio anchors when applying for full-time roles.
- Track performance metrics and certification milestones throughout the internship.
FAQ
Reader questions
What were the main responsibilities for EY Summer Internship 2019 participants?
Interns supported assurance engagements by performing testing, sampling, and documentation, while consulting interns facilitated workshops, requirements gathering, and solution design with real clients.
How did the program support skill development in data and technology?
Training on analytics platforms, automation tools, and risk modeling was integrated into weekly schedules, allowing interns to apply classroom concepts to live client scenarios.
What criteria determined conversion to full-time offers after 2019?
Offers considered deliverable quality, client feedback, teamwork, and alignment with EY competencies, with final decisions communicated during the performance review period.
How did networking opportunities differ across regions in 2019?
North America emphasized client consulting sprints, EMEA focused on regulatory roundtables, and Asia Pacific combined digital labs with sustainability projects to match local market needs.