IP - Fraud Investigation and Dispute Services Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • The work was often interesting and people were willing to find you challenging tasks.

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

    • Project teams socialise together often which encourage a friendly working atmosphere.

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

    • Everyone has a counsellor who they meet up with regularly and a buddy in their first couple of weeks.

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

    • When assigned to Projects the work was consistent, however there were longer quieter periods.

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

    • I was often allowed to train new joiners to the project.

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

    • Practical application of accounting and legal knowledge.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Project teams often had a friendly and enjoyable atmosphere.

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

    • FIDS IP scheme was well organised, however no graduate scheme caused problems when applying for graduate role in other streams.

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

    • Internal training sessions depending on the project and peer group soft skills days.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

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

    • Strong possibility of job offer if you show you are willing to work during your placement. Option to switch to other departments however this is more difficult.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We often met for dinner and the induction week gave lots of opportunities for socialising.

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

    • I was based in London Bridge - housing and bars fairly expensive but not ridiculous.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Lots of bar/pubs nearby and close to the centre of London.

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

    • Lots of opportunities for CSR and Careers Fairs.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting

London

July 2013

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