Audit Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Internship was very enjoyable. Everyone was very friendly

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

    • Very valued. They gave you lots of tasks that made you feel responsible .

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

    • Various meetings with colleagues make you feel very supported. They always asked if you were fine with the amount of work you were given.

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

    • Sometimes it was boring as you can't do everything they do in a daily basis. But most of the work was interesting

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • A lot of responsibility as they were short of hands at times.

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

    • Communication, team working skills, analytical skills which help you in any university project.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly, everyone smiled and made jokes while at the same time it was very professional.

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

    • Very organised, several meetings with managers and other colleagues, induction event well organised and lots of client meetings so you get an overall experience

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

    • 5 days of induction while you learnt how to use the accounting software etc.

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very likely to get a job with them

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone worked together in a friendly atmosphere.

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

    • Lots of socials where we went for drinks, food. Everything was paid by the firm.

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

    • As it was summer, no students were in town so bars were empty but during the weekend it was pretty full.

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

    • Yes, induction activities were numerous, volunteering at local schools.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

East Midlands

June 2012

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