Assurance Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed it very much.

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

    • My colleagues were very helpful and friendly and was very patient with me when I don't understand something.

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

    • My supervisor always checks up on me to see how I'm doing and if I have any concerns

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

    • Relatively busy. I always have work to do.

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

    • I was given responsibility from the beginning of my internship which was good.

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

    • I learned a lot more regarding my division, things that are not taught in university, which will definitely help me further understand my degree.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Varies from client to client but the people are all very friendly which makes the atmosphere good

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

    • Very well organised. I was allocated a variety of clients to work on so that I get a good picture of my the actual job is like

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

    • They always make sure I am learning something new and achieving new things along the way. I definitely learned more than I thought I would

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

    • Good. Mobility within divisions and the company seems fairly easy. As long as you asked and show interest.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yea. We go out for dinners frequently.

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

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

    • 3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • We have CSR activities that are quite fun

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

East Midlands

October 2014

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