Trainee - Assurance UK&I - Audit Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Highly enjoyable year with a great network around me. Looking forward to returning as a graduate!

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

    • Everyone was extremely welcoming and there was a great atmosphere within the office.

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

    • Provided with a counsellor as well as having continuous 'on the job coaching'.

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

    • The role was high pressured, working to tight deadlines.

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

    • Gained responsibility with experience and was coaching other members of staff towards the end of my placement.

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

    • Not studying an accounting degree however good commercial experience was gained.

    4/5

    The Company

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

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

    • Around 60 IP's so great set up with countless social events!

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

    • Put me through ICAS (CA) exams, as well as letting me attend an external management course.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • Joining as a graduate in September 2013!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes there was a large network of other IP's and they were all a great laugh!

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

    • Quite an expensive area that I was working in.

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

    • Reasonably large student population - average.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Plenty of social events organised my colleagues.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting

Scotland

November 2012

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