Insight Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • About You
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    3.6

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • This insight has confirmed that my favourite choice of graduate job will be at EY. The people and culture make the firm stand out as the best option for me. The insight was a comprehensive overview of the roles available at EY and the beliefs and roles of the company as a whole

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • Yes the whole time people, both other students, hotel staff, and EY staff were helpful and suppprtive. Any questions, comments or conversations that I put forward we’re received with sincerity and I always received great responses Any questions, comments or conversations that I put forward we’re received with sincerity and I always received great responses.

    4/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • From the minute I was offered the insight I have had emails containing all of the information that I required as well as the opportunity to ask any questions. During my time at the event I was made to feel entirely comfortable asking questions to all staff members who were all friendly and extremely helpful

    5/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • I believe that the skills and knowledge that I have acquired in this insight will certainly help me when applying for further roles within EY and else where. I also hope that the presentation skills which I have worked on here will assist me with university assessments and real life situations in the world of work

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • The whole event was planned perfectly, regular breaks of good length as well as a good mix of informative sessions and getting involved in group discussions on tasks. The only structural issue I would say was the timing between the first day ending and the social starting was hugely underestimated however the social was great fun

    5/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • Everyone at the event, students attending and EY staff members as well were all enthusiastic and seem excited to be there. The positive athmosphere was the best part of the event and makes me most excited to see more from EY as a company in the future hopefully as a member of staff

    5/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • The training provided was comprehensive and I felt as though staff were always wanting to help you to get the most out of your experience. The training provided was comprehensive and I felt as though staff were always wanting to help you to get the most out of your experience.

    4/5

  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?
  • Before the insight I had very little knowledge of tax or TAS but after this insight I feel as though I have a far clearer idea of what would be involved in a standard working day in a role at EY. This has only made me more excited to apply for a job at EY on the future

    5/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • All staff were so positive about their work, colleagues and the general culture at EY. All staff were so positive about their work, colleagues and the general culture at EY. All staff were so positive about their work, colleagues and the general culture at EY. All staff were so positive about their work, colleagues and the general culture at EY

    5/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • Before the insight I had very little knowledge of tax or TAS but after this insight I feel as though I have a far clearer idea of what would be involved in a standard working day in a role at EY. This has only made me more excited to apply for a job at EY on the future

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • By having all of my expenses paid for, I was able to make the most out of my experience and thoroughly enjoy my time without worrying about the financial strain. By having all of my expenses paid for, I was able to make the most out of my experience and thoroughly enjoy my time without worrying about the financial strain.


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • Women’s network was interesting to hear about. Also the speed networking was an Women’s network was interesting to hear about. Also the speed networking was an efficient way to talk to staff from all sections of the business. efficient way to talk to staff from all sections of the business.

    4/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • 4/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • 2/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • 5/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Accounting

North West

April 2018


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