EY Degree Placement Student Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • A very enjoyable experience - I gained a lot of knowledge about the accounting profession

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

    • All team members were very friendly and helpful if I ever needed to ask for help

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

    • Support was always available when needed

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

    • depending on the client depended on how heavy the workload was

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

    • i was working on my own accounts, which were then to be reported to a senior member of the team

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

    • applicable to modules we are sudying now

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • many social events and friendliness in the office

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

    • some communication flaws, but overall very good

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

    • we were put on training courses which counted towards our professional exams

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • good opportunities in many departments across the company

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • weekly departmental socials

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

    • it is very expensive to live and socialise in london!!! (as a placement student)

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • many bars and pubs around the area

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

    • depending on location, cost and accessability

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting

London

October 2010

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