Insight Day Student Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • All the work we were asked to complete was not just fun but relevant and highly beneficial.

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

    • The whole day felt about you as an individual and feedback was personal and positive. If anything perhaps too positive!

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

    • This is the first placement I have been on but I am told the amount of feedback was unusual. I personally felt a helping hand was never far away.

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

    • Whilst the day had many activities to get through there was still plenty of time to think, learn and of course break. The food was very nice and the structure of the day meant the activities did not overwhelm.

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

    • We were left to work independently through the task and approach it how we saw fit. There was, though, guidance available on request.

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

    • As my first experience of this line of work I didn't stop learning throughout the day. Everyone I spoke to had relevant and important advice to give.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The people in Ernst & Young (or those I met at the Insight Day at least) were the most attractive aspect of the company.

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

    • The day was planned so that learning was balanced with networking and, of course, fun.

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

    • This is a question I can't answer yet! However, I can say Ernst & Young offer endless opportunity if the individual is willing to take on the challenge. I plan to apply for their Leadership Course which is the next step on the ladder. With this in mind the answer to this question could well change!

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

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

    • Whilst it is difficult to "Get a Job With Them" there is endless room to move through the company if the individual is willing to challenge themselves and commit. Therefore, for me, the future prospects within the organisation are very appealing.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Although the placement was just a day the structure, such as 'icebreaking' games at the start of the day, allowed students to feel comfortable with one another right from the off.

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

    • N/A

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

    • Although the placement was just for a day it was in Leeds. I know the area and Leeds has very good Nightlife!

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

    • N/A

    3/5
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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Yorkshire and Humberside

November 2011

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