Audit Associate/industrial placement Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Overall it was an excellent experience. There was challenging and varied work and it is a great firm to work for.

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

    • Great team ethos, very friendly people who make you feel welcome and valued from the start.

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

    • Great network of support and mentoring. I was assigned a counsellor at management level to help me with any problems.

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

    • There were some exceptionally busy periods but generally, the balance of work was good.

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

    • I was given meaningful work from the start and was encouraged to work independently and take on new challenges.

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

    • It improved my teamwork skills and gave me a great insight to how different companies work. It was a unique opportunity to have this experience within a degree course. I also improved my excel skills dramatically!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly staff, and plenty of department/whole office social events!

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

    • Very well organised and I was well informed throughout the whole process.

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

    • Excellent training throughout the year, also a great opportunity to study for and sit the first stage of ACA exams.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

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

    • Great company to work for, and was thrilled to receive a graduate offer!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a close bond amongst placement students thanks to our induction and training weeks. There were also lots of social events with different teams and departments.

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

    • My placement was in London so was probably a bit more expensive than the regions. However, as I have lived in London my whole life I didn't notice too much!

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

    • Lots of different places from relaxed pubs/bars to nightclubs within easy reach.

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

    • I took part in 2 corporate social responsibility days where we did charity work. There are ample opportunities to help with charity events and other events in the office.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

November 2013

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