Insight Day Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • About You
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.8
  • Everything Else
    3.9

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • The start of the day was a little bit awkward as nobody knew what to expect. As the day went on, after 'breaking the ice', the insight was thoroughly enjoyable.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • All the hosts were very welcoming and enthusiastic. EY recognises that eash person has different personalities, and made an emphasis that there the firm was very accommodating.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • Almost all of the advice given was quite general, though helpful nonetheless. Very specific and relevant (individual) feedback was given after taking part in a group case study exercise.

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

    • The case study was very realistic, with interaction with 'clients'. This developed business skills, and feedback was especially useful. Probably not much help for my degree (Economics) but certainly relevant on entering work.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The day was planned out well with presentations and activities separated by breaks. Pace was fast and demanding, but not stressful.

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Atmosphere was quite laid back and relaxed, apart from when taking part in the case study exercise which is 'client' facing.

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

    • Feedback on activities was quite thorough to aid with personal development, but there was nothing of a technical nature.

    4/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • Staff from various business areas were 'group facilitators', it was extremely insightful talking to them to find out what they typically do. The most striking aspect was the relative they had in managing their own work.

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • A presentation was given at the beginning outlining different operating divisions and their functions, however no information was given with respect to company hierachy.

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • The day was more of an insight into the firm than an insight into a career.

    3/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • Travel expenses were reimbursed.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • Networking with staff present was relatively easy with the many breaks during the day, however this also meant that the number of staff you could meet was restricted from 6 to 8.

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • As the networking opportunities weren't very formal, conversations tended to stray into the direction of life stories... However this does not mean that you cannot network effectively!

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Aside from sports and musical instruments, I found out that there were sometimes departmental outings/trips.

    3/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Why not go and see?

    5/5
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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

May 2013

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