Associate Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Very insightful and good learning process

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

    • My contribution made a difference in their job.

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

    • I was given ample support and training throughout the placement.

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

    • Varies, it can get very busy.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given a high level of responsibility.

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

    • It helped me understand what I was learning in classes by applying it. It helped develop my thinking skills and people skills.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Serious but enjoyable at the same time. Colleagues were fun and always up for a fun night out.

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

    • There was support available at all times, they treated interns very well during the first week to get us started up and introduced to do company.

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

    • The company provided us with a week of training and also provided professional exam training.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Good prospects for auditing and further development.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were socials and also outings organised.

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

    • London was quite pricey,

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

    • Good nightlife, there was a good weekend atmosphere every Friday.

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

    • EY provided us with 2 days for CSR activities to get involved with the communities.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting, Audit

London

October 2014

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