VAT Consultant Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • It was a good experience

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

    • They really made an effort to get me involved

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

    • Support was there if needed

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

    • VERY busy, Big 4 style

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

    • I felt that I was given tasks that actually matter

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

    • Alow of the skills were life skills which I feel are much more important

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Relaxed, friendly and organised

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

    • HR did a fantastic job in organising the internship

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

    • Training was given before hand. This varies from writing emails to networking.

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

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

    • A good employer, where you feel valued and are given a number of opportunities

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • I had the best team. They were friendly and up for a laugh

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

    • I commuted so it was slightly expensive, EY base your salary on the internship not on your service line but where you are based,

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

    • The team organised meals and the interns organised a night out at the MailBox. There was a lot of socialising within the interns themselves. We even got money from HR to pay for our social. They really wine and dine you over the 6 weeks

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

    • Alot of socialising

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

West Midlands

November 2014

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