Assurance Associate Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • It was very insightful and taught me a lot about the industry. The only drawbacks were not getting enough work due to it being low season.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Everyone took the time to get to know you and were always more than happy to help.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • You could never ask too many questions, which offered a lot of relief as I had no background in accounting.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Some days I was debooked and didn't have anything to do, this meant I was often searching for work.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given just enough to stretch myself but not feel uncomfortable.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Although the skills aren't too relevant to my degree, they have definitely taught me a lot about the industry and the working world.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Everyone was friendly but when busy, it was very quiet.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • There were times when I didn't have anything to do.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The firm gave me all the resources I needed and spent a lot of time equipping me with the software and setting me up on real tasks as if I worked there full time.

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Employment prospects were good and I have accepted a graduate offer as a result of the internship.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • We always went out and interacted with our fellow interns as well as colleagues.

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • London will always be costly!

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Expensive and difficult if you commute like myself.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Loads of sports and arts opportunities. I got involved with the EY foundation which offers volunteering.

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2015

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