Skills Academy member Review

by EY

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.7/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

It was only a 2 day program but very beneficial. We were given lots of presentations and were taught skills on presentations, research and other things needed for being successful in the job we were to later apply for. This was all done through a case study which was really useful as we were learning through doing instead of it being all theoretical.

9/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I learnt how to deliver a good presentations and simple things like eye contact and handouts that helped make our team unique. We also learnt good skills like networking and how to make contacts across the company.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoyed this program and it gave me a true insight into the company and their values and whether it would be a place I'd like to work. It was much better than my expectations. The atmosphere was so friendly but professional and our mentors seemed really genuine but also raving about the company because they loved it there and not because they had been told to promote it.

10/10

4. How valued do you feel by EY?

Incredibly valued. Everyone from the CEOs to the business trainees we met were so friendly but also really valued our opinion and were so helpful too. You didn't feel like because you are younger and newer you are inferior and everyone brings different qualities to a team due to this so they really value your opinion also.

8/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

We didn't know fully what we were doing until we got there. However the program was nicely laid out when we got there which was brilliant and we each had a team mentor who answered any of our questions and really looked after us and went beyond the call of duty to help us and make sure we saw every aspect to the company.

8/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

Lots of support through the mentors.

8/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

lots of information was given and we had booklets to refer back to.

8/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

yes, all paid for as it was only a 2 day program.

9/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Absolutely. Networking with other people on the programme and those already in the company was so useful.

9/10

9. Would you recommend EY to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

so friendly but also really aspirational. I feel like they will push me to achieve my best without the cut throat community of trampling on others to get to the top.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to EY?

Be yourself as they are just as much checking that they are good for you as you are for them. Do a program like Skills Academy or Bright Stars as it will help give you a foothold as to how to apply. Also talk to your tutors and people around you as everyone knows an accountant who can give you some help with questions.