EY work experience Review

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.

I learnt how to deliver a good presentation 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. I also improved my previously known skills of powerpoint-making and also working my way around other microsoft applications.

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.

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.

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.

Everyday, the EY staff encouraged us and helped us to go on and continue on with the programme. Furthermore they gave us a buddy and a mentor to help us get to know the company better. My experience there was really enjoyable because of the help we received and the support and help we were overall given by the employees and supervisors at EY.

EY staff are just brilliant. I could not fault them for their support and helping me with my problems e.g. getting to work, access to documents and etc. Some certain members of staff also helped when i was doing various types of work. They made sure i understood what work i was doing and i also knew how to ask for more support if needed.

I am very surprised by the fact that there's a salary at all, as I feel like it's an experience you can learn so much from. It's helpful that lunch was provided for the first week, although the food in the second week was very affordable. The only thing that was a bit difficult was the travel costs, but this can be covered by the salary.

It's been good to expand my network and hopefully this will provide further opportunities. Also, the 10 month mentoring scheme will be helpful if I seek any advice or guidance. I also met up with a few of the other work experience members and we grabbed a coffee and talked about why we was there and about each other and our hobbies etc. Although we are friends on facebook we have not made arrangements to meet up since.

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It's a great opportunity to meet new people and gain an insight into a corporate environment. This is really helpful when thinking about career options. Everyone is extremely welcoming and friendly. Plus, the offices are stunning. Overall it's a great placement and a great start into understanding work within a business and being able to know how to act in a working environment.

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.