Audit - Assurance Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • Great firm, great experience

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

    • very welcoming, supportive, helpful, was made to feel part of the team rather than an outsider

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

    • Given plenty of support but also encouraged to use my own initiative

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

    • There were a couple of days towards the end of the placement where there was little to do, although the tasks I was given I completed to th ebest of my ability

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

    • Was often part of a small team, given tasks necessary to complete projects, plus signed off a number of work steps

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

    • People skills, time management, a real insight into the professional service industry

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • relaxed, open

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

    • extremely well put together, espeically considering my experience at the Deloitte internship, which was nowhere near as well put together

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

    • gave an insight into development avenues, limited time meant limited opportunity but there was certainly a 'can do' attitude, especially if you where highly motivated

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

    • Flexi Time

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have been offered a job and am extremely happy about it!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • we got on really well, still keep in touch

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

    • Bristol isn't the cheapest

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

    • Bristol is great, although didn't get to sample much of it

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

    • sports, drinks, especially if you were willing to ask about what was going on

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting, Audit

South West

November 2013

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