Audit Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • Well organised internship from start to finish

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

    • You were made to feel part of the team when on audits

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • The teaching was hands on. Although at hectic times the priority was shifted away from teaching and towards deadlines. Although the majority of the time the guidance and explanation to complete the task was good.

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

    • Long hours with lots of set tasks

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

    • Providing real work for audits. I was sent to the client on my own to gather and write up information

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

    • Excel and general interpersonal business skills have been useful for employment.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Work came first. However everyone was friendly and open.

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

    • From the training at the beginning to the end of internship everything was organised extremely well.

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

    • There was lots of one on one meetings and learning opportunities

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Offered a job

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We went out as a group a few times. However you rarely worked with fellow students as we were all on different audits.

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

    • The south is expensive

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

    • Not too bad. Quite a few bars and clubs

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

    • There was company sports days and 5 aside football.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

South East

November 2011

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