Insight Day Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • The insight day was very enjoyable, much more exciting than I expected!

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

    • The team made a real effort to make everybody feel welcome, and that each individual got a great deal of the experience.

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

    • Before, during and after the activities, our supervisor was extremely helpful, offering advise, answering questions and giving feedback at the end.

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

    • The day was a perfect balance of activities, with regular breaks and refreshments available.

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

    • We were given a good level of reponsibility during the main group task.

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

    • The insight day gave me a real idea of my strengths that would help in this line of work, and also what I could improve on.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everybody was extremely friendly, got along and made me feel welcome by starting conversations etc.

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

    • At the start of the day we were given a clear outline of how the day would be run, and without it being to hectic, no time was wasted.

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

    • The advise and feedback given by all members of the E&Y team throughout the day was extremely helpful in developing as an individual.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Healthcare/Dental
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I was very impressed with the multiple career routes that Ernst & Young offer to both school leavers and graduates.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • All the participants got along, as a group as a whole, in smaller teams, and new friendships were created, with people staying in touch after the insight day.

    5/5
  • 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?

    • As it was an insight day I didn't experience any nightlife, however I do believe Leeds hosts some exciting nights out!

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

    • I was shown the Facebook page which updates regularly with upcoming events.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Accounting

Yorkshire and Humberside

November 2012

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