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by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • About You
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.3
  • Everything Else
    4.4

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • It was both informative and interactive so I was engaged all the time and learned a lot.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • We were treated very well, the employees wanted to talk to us and get to know us.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • Everybody was really helpful, we could ask questions at any point and they would be answered.

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

    • It was an invaluable experience in this aspect. We were networking a lot and improved our social skills, also we very really busy so we had to manage our time and be focused constantly. We had to be enthusiastic and demonstrate our interest all the time which was a really beneficial practice.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well, I really enjoyed having more theoretical activities on the first day and then putting the things that I learned into practice on the second day. Games and presentations were nicely mixed on the first day.

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Everybody was helpful and friendly, the environment was fairly relaxed.

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

    • We did a 'Discover your strengths' session and they gave us individual feedback after our group presentation which was really useful.

    4/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • Roles in different divisions of the firm and different career stages were explained in great detail.

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • I met many employees and could see how they communicate and also we were told a lot about the values and priorities of the company.

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • The whole programme was aimed to introduce us to the firm and show what we could do in the firm and how we would fit in so this goal was achieved. Now I have a feeling of how my career would develop in this particular company.

    4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • We were given accommodation and our travelling expenses were reimbursed.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • We were constantly surrounded by firm employees to help us and tell us more about their jobs.

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • We had plenty opportunities to network and met a variety of people. We had a 3 hour dinner at the end of the first day with many employees where we could socialize with them in a less formal environment but it was also a bit tiring after a very intense day to maintain our enthusiastic spirit for such a long time.

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Yes, we were told a little about sports that employees do and other clubs they get involved in.

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Absolutely, it is a priceless experience and also very fun.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Audit

London

May 2015

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