As an exciting introduction to some exciting news,
EY annually hosts the IILC (International Intern Leadership
Conference) in Disney World for the and Canadian interns, along with intern reps from
around the world, at the end of the internship. This year it will be from
August 5-8. All the interns have recently been invited, and we have been asked
to choose seminars to attend for the first two days, and while there we'll have
an afternoon free to visit a park!
Now for the news: Today, I was nominated as an intern to be interviewed to
represent the North East Sub-Area during the IILC in a video that they are
making! The campus recruiting team hand-selected a few interns to see if those
people are interested. I will be notified at the conference whether I have been
chosen for the video or not, but in the meantime, just giving you all a
heads-up on my potential video debut!
Other than the news, I have finished my third day at the client site. After a
wonderful holiday break (EY gave us
both Friday, July 2 and
Monday, July 5 off), I started my tax provision work at my client's office on
Tuesday. At the client site, it’s me and my team in a conference room. Similar
to my first day at the office, my first
day at the client site involved getting myself situated in the new environment.
Of course, there was a bit of anxiety to go along with the new environment, but
that soon passed. Since we spend lots of time together, it has been rewarding
getting to know my team and learning the team dynamics. Everyone has been
extremely supportive, and it has really given me a great idea about the roles
of people at different levels and the increased responsibility that each level
entails. To be honest, before interning, I never fully understood the
difference between a staff 1 and a staff 2 or the difference between a senior
staff and a manager. From my three days at the client site, I have been
able to appreciate the amount of knowledge that comes with experience! In
addition, I have noticed that the teaming skills that come from group projects
in school, although different in content, still play a role in the workplace -
communication is key!
It might sound like everything is going great, but it really is! I am enjoying
the work and the perks that come with it!
Until next time,
Colette