Insight Day Participant Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    1.0

    The Role

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

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

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

    • We were given a lot of information about other placements that Ernst & Young offer, and had the opportunity to talk to students who were currently on the scheme. The facilitators also gave us personalised feedback at the end of the day on our own strengths and where we could improve.

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

    • We were given many tasks throughout the day, and had a real taste of what it may be like working at Ernst & Young as we had deadlines that we had to meet.

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

    • Although we had a facilitator with us at all times to observe and guide us, we were given a lot of freedom in how we approached the 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?

    • Teamwork was the most prominent skill that we developed as we had to listen to each others' ideas and work as a team to present back to the client.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Other attendees were also enthusiastic and keen to make the most out of this day so the atmosphere was very friendly.

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

    • The day was well organised and started and ended on time.

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

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Healthcare/Dental
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • We were told about the other schemes that Ernst & Young offer as well as being provided with an additional booklet containing the details. If we choose to apply, we may be fast tracked in the selection process.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • One day placement

    0/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • One day placement

    0/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • One day placement

    0/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Accounting, Audit

London

December 2012

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