Discover EY Review

I thoroughly enjoyed the Discover EY programme. There was a great range of activities for us to take part and in and I felt I was provided with excellent insight to the firm ranging from graduates right up to partners.

Everyone in the firm were exceptionally friendly and eager to help. We had numerous opportunities to ge tto know the staff, particularly the student recruitment who really made everyone feel at ease.

We were really encouraged to ask as many questions as we wanted, with no question being deemed as unimportant. We also had a feedback session with the other students on the programme as well as staff from EY which was great to see where our strengths lie and where we can improve.

I felt the skills I learnt will really help me in applying for future roles and working in the real world of business. We did a case study which simulated the type of work we would do if employed by EY which was a great learning experience.

The insight days were extremely well structured and kept us busy! The first day gave us a chance to adjust to our surroundings and get to know the company, the staff, as well as the other students on the programme. The second day was more hands-on and gave us the opportunity to become more involved with the type of work EY does.

The atmosphere was overall really friendly and relaxed. However we were always busy and working hard at the same time. I think EY did an excellent job of making everyone feel comfortable and valued.

We were given an array of options for personal development. These included personality tests, feedback sessions and training for future interviews.

We were given great insights from a range of staff members from those on the graduate schemes right up to partners. This was great for gaining a broad view of the company and what it's like to work there. We also took part in a case study which really reflected the type of work we would do if working full-time with EY.

Culture is extremely important to EY and every member of staff highlighted the importance of the people of the firm. This was reflected in the way were treated on the programme. The culture of EY is extremely inclusive, welcoming and helpful.

We were provided with many opportunities to hear from people working in different parts of the firm which was really helpful. However, I think there could be more done to help students decide how to make the decision of which service line to enter as this is a difficult decision.

Travel and accommodation expenses were paid for depending on where you live.

There were great opportunities for networking. We had different employees giving various talks whom we could question. We also had a dinner which was a great way to meet EY employees in a more informal setting.

The networking opportunities were fantastic ranging from networking during our tasks and assignments as well as in more informal settings during meals.

There wasn't a huge emphasis places on this but it was mentioned that there are a lot of social activities employees can get involved in if they wish. I don't think we had enough time to go into greater detail about the exact activities.

Yes, I would definitely recommend Discover EY. It's an excellent way to truly gain an understanding of the people behind the firm, the work they do and what they look for in applicants. You leave with invaluable knowledge and insight that definitely will give you an advantage in the future.