Encounter Ernst & Young Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Proved to be thoroughly enjoyable

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

    • Made to feel very welcome

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

    • Two great HR staff sitting with us, as well as two very approachable employees of EY sitting with us.

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

    • Not too much, not too little

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

    • Hard to run the show when we have no idea about the business!

    1/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Helped boost my self confidence and competence in interviews.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Great atmosphere

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

    • Very efficient.

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

    • Trained us alot in the two days. Not a great deal afterwards.

    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?

    • Many opportunities for people who like accountancy.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Nice people and a nice company dinner on the first evening.

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

    • Lived at home and socialising on company expenses.

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

    • Very good it was in London so very buzzing.

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

    • Too short a period to be able to do that.

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

April 2010

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