Auditor Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • Although tiring, I learnt so much during my placement and had the opportunity to meet various people.

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

    • As my placement was in Audit, it meant that my teams change a lot. However I felt as though my contributions were very much valued in almost all the teams I was in

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

    • Having little to no knowledge, it was a requirement for my seniors to coach me and provide a lot of support. This happens in all the teams I was put in

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

    • At the start of my placement, due to my little knowledge. I was not in high demand and therefore was not very busy. However as time when by and resourcing was low, I was in demand and became very busy on a daily basis

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

    • I was given a lot o responsibility during my placement which I loved. I could set up my own meetings, design my own testing templates, etc.

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

    • to a high extent. My time management skills have drastically increased.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Atmosphere varied due to the fact that teams were constantly changing. However it didn't take long for people to gel.

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

    • Organised to a certain extent. My placement was based in Luton, which is a small office and as a result I was the only industrial placement student. It therefore took me quite some time to settle in to the office. I expected to be put with the grads quite a lot and undergo training with them however I was segregated. Aside from that the set of the placement was very organised

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

    • Had the opportunity to undergo 2 out of the 15 ACA exams.

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

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

    • Only to a certain extent. Have the change to gain a lot of knowledge and have a lot of responsibility. However working hours are very very long and pay could be higher due to the fact that working hours are very long.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • I was the only industrial placement student

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I didn't live in the area and therefore wouldn't know

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I didn't live in the area and therefore wouldn't know

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

    • various socials and after work drinks

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting

South East

November 2016

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