Audit Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    2.1

    The Role

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

    • Fun very much 'hands on'.

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

    • It certainly was like family, very well looked after!

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

    • They showed me all the different lines of business's that they have and showed me the route I need to take in working in Audit.

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

    • We was fairly busy, but i was expecting it to be more busier than it was.

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

    • Not much responsibility, I was looked after and everything I did was checked.

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

    • With the training i received, I suppose it will give me something to talk about when I apply for a graduate job!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • very homely everyone was nice and welcoming.

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

    • very well setup, everything was planned.

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

    • Invested a huge amount I think as I was given the opportunity to go away from the office and meet their clients.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • I think they are cutting down on the amount of graduates they are taking on as of the credit crunch

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was only 2 placement students in Manchester, but we did meet the regional students at the beginning.

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I Lived at home

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

    • Never went out, but there are lots of clubs and bars in manchester city centre

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

    • nope

    2/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

West Midlands

October 2009

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