Assurance Financial Services Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • Good experience and understanding of accounts gained.

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

    • All colleagues on all teams were friendly and encouraged team activities.

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

    • People were always available to provide you with explanations to any questions about work or the industry.

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

    • Mainly kept busy, but had to you own initiative on several occasions to obtain work,

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

    • Given increased responsibility once shown ability was recognised.

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

    • Gave valuable insight into industry and exactly what a graduate role in this field would entail. Skills gained are specific to this industry.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Relatively busy. Hot desk policy meaning no one had permanent seats.

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

    • Well structured and treated like a first year graduate once the placement began.

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

    • Treated as a first year graduate attending several training sessions as well as several placement events prior to the placement beginning and at the end.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Relatively structured career progression path from year to year.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Fellow placement students met up with each other regularly.

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

    • Expensive due to the London location.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Numerous options as placement was in London.

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

    • Yes, there are several opportunities to get involved in community events or charity campaigns.

    5/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

London

November 2013

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