Industrial Placement Student Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • The years placement went by so quickly and I already have a few exams under my belt which has really helped my work, so I'd say that I very much enjoyed my time.

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

    • I really felt valued by my counsellor and buddy who were assigned on the first day. My buddy took me out for dinner when we started which really was a good way to break the ice.

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

    • On each engagement you are assigned a senior or work closely with a second year graduate. You are never left in the dark and although at times (especially during busy season) the workload can be a bit overwhelming, it was a good learning experience.

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

    • On a daily basis I was always given sufficient work, when you have a few hours to spare there is always something else to be getting on with, like admin, or timesheet!

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

    • Towards the end of the year, I noticed that I was given more responsibility.

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

    • Being in audit, you develop problem solving skills and softer skills such as communication skills. My time management skills have also been greatly improved which will help beyond my degree.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Varied depending on the team you were working with but generally the atmosphere was lively.

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

    • The placement was well organised on the whole!

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

    • They paid for me to sit two exams which involved tuition and materials at college which shows that even though you are there for a year, the firm is committed to your development.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel

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

    • I'm looking forward to going back there after my final year of university if all is well.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I knew all of the other industrial placement students, so yes, and we all took part in a CSR project together which was good networking.

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

    • Fairly expensive given that it was central London.

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

    • Great, I can't fault the nights out in London.

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

    • We had the chance to participate in a range of activities and I took part in the badminton club and pool tournament.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting

London

November 2012

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