Insight Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.3/5
  • About You
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.3
  • Everything Else
    3.0

    About You

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

    • It was an informative and well organised insight day.

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

    • We were split into small groups (about 6 people per group) and there was someone from EY leading each group for every activity.

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

    • Lots of feedback

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

    • Presentation skills, teamwork, etc

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well structured

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Positive atmosphere throughout

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

    • EY hired professionals to give feedback on presentation skills. Very impressive!

    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?

    • More time was actually spent on self-awareness rather than giving detailed insight into each area of practice.

    2/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Talking to the people working in EY helps in understanding the company's culture.

    3/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Mostly self-awareness. However it is important to know whether you fit into a certain career path and firm as well.

    3/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Reimbursed travel expenses

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

    • Yes, during lunch break and after the insight day. Though it was mostly trainees who turned up.

    3/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Not too bad, though it was mostly trainees who turned up.

    3/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • We were brought round the EY building and there was a gym!

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

    • It was great overall.

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

London

November 2013

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