Insight Day Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

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

    • We worked together well as a team after an ice breaker and time to talk with each other to enable us to work effectively.

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

    • Group leader who was really chatty and helpful.

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

    • Busy throughout the day as it was a one day event. Given plenty of breaks however and enough time to complete the designated tasks.

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

    • 3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Useful feedback from group presentation

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Professional yet we completed the work in time and had fun with it.

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

    • Really well organised.

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

    • Lots of investment with professionals coming to talk to us, development as an individual as I could see where my strengths lay and the feedback really aided this too.

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

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

    • Very appealing as the programme offered a fast track which meant i went straight to the interview stage of applications and I have landed an Industrial Placement with the company as a result.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Good interaction with colleagues.

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

    • Completed it in Brimingham which is quite pricey to live in.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Nightlife in the area is good.

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

    • From information I have seen yes there are some great opportunities.

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

West Midlands

November 2011

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