Audit Associate Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • It was hard work, but rewarding.

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

    • 'values awards' were useful in keeping motivated.

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

    • My personal experience may not be reflective, but I did not see my counsellor often, they did however give help whenever I needed it.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Often very busy, particularly in 'busy season'

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • This would vary from job to job, but there were often new challenges to overcome.

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

    • Very much so, since my degree is directly relevant to the work placement I did and vice versa.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • We were not often in our own office, but the atmosphere within audit teams was often a fun one.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • For us on the 'EY Degree' there were staff who were charged with managing our course, this meant there was a good level of organisation.

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

    • We completed 2 of our ICAS exams whilst on placement, there were also training weeks called 'core skills'

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Sports and Social Club
    1/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have already been offered a graduate place.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, we know each other as we all attend the same University. We therefore spend quite a lot of time socialising together outside of work.

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

    • High, as we were based in london.

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

    • Good, we lived near Bermondsey street which is good for bars, but being in London clients are often all over the place and there is always a good night out to be had.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Due to the fact that you were often working long hours it may be difficult to organise such things in advance.

    2/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

November 2011

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