Audit Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.5
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • The work I was given was both stretching and engaging, but there were always people willing to help if I had any problems.

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

    • My colleagues were always appreciative of the work I completed, and gave you constructive criticism on how to improve.

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

    • At Ernst & Young you get given both a buddy and a counsellor. Both are there to make you internship work for both you and the company.

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

    • I had work to do most of the time, and if you weren't given work you could go and ask for more.

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

    • As my placement went on I was given more and more responsibility.

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

    • The skills I learnt on the internship will be invaluable when moving from university into a business environment. I quickly learnt the skills required to work well in a close professional team.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The office environment is generally quite relaxed, while maintaining a professional atmosphere. The team I worked in were all friendly and willing to chat about their experiences at the company.

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

    • From the induction week right to the end the internship was well organised and well run. There were always people there to help if you had any problems and the socials organised were always good fun.

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

    • During the internship there was no official training, but the experience I gained was invaluable.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I got offered a job at the end of my placement.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were regular drinks with the other interns and a few events organised by the HR team. These events were very good.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I lived at home. The price of socialising was standard London prices, so pretty expensive.

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

    • The nightlife consisted of bars and restaurants rather than clubs, but there are some nice pubs around the office.

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

    • There were hardly any opportunities to get involved in activities outside work during my placement, but I think this is different if you actually work for the company.

    2/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

November 2011

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