Insight Day Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Better than I first anticipated

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

    • Very friendly team who always made me feel welcome, and encouraged our input. Socialised with us on food breaks and made me feel comfortable and at ease.

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

    • People were always around to offer support and answer questions when needed. Again, they encouraged our input.

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

    • Very busy, maninly with the group task. But there were plenty of food and drink breaks.

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

    • It was only an insight day so not much responsibility could be given.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Commercial and firm awareness improved greatly, as well as a self evaluation.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • More friendly than i expected, although it was still professional.

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

    • Each activity flowed and the time scale was followed.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • It was only 1 day long so the company was limited in how much they could do. However, i feel the time was used to it's best and the group task was very useful, and will help if i decide to apply their in future.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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

    • Applying for an internship with them.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Not sure, this wasn't discussed.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Lots of cheap bars and places to eat in Leeds.

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

    • A variety of choice every night

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

    • Again, this wasn't mentioned so i'm unsure.

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Accounting

Yorkshire and Humberside

November 2012

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