SMART Futures Intern Review

by EY

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

Smart Futures Intern Tasks varied day- to day. The common theme was to be able to work effectively in a small team of 3-5 people and then have a final presentation to present in front of judges with a Q&A and an overall winner.

10/10

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

I ve developed my ability to do public speaking, time management and work closely in a team with people who I did not know. The skills I learnt were very very useful not just for the programme but for any future employment.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The programme was amazing and the staff was friendly. There was a healthy working environment and everyone made you feel welcome. There were oppurtunities to experiane new things and places as well give you an insight into the job.

10/10

4. How valued do you feel by EY?

The way I was treated was great. Any problems I had I knew I could ask for help without feeling like I was doing something wrong or be embarrassed. I also felt valued because there was an award ceremony to show well we progressed.

10/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme was well structured. There was organized way things were done with an agenda for the day which was stuck to. This meant everyone knew what was going on and no-one felt confused about anything.

10/10

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

A lot from going out to clients I was told what to do shown an example and then was supposed to complete the task all by my self. If I still struggled I was given the right help to help me complete my task.

10/10

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

I was assigned a mentor . With My mentor I could discuss anything I needed help with and it does not matter if it was related to my work or if it was related to something personal . I know that they would help me we whatever I needed.

10/10

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

The salary was very good. My travel to and from work was prepaid which I did not have to worry about that which was a relief. The wage I received was reflective of what the sort work I was doing

10/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Yes there are events which are held throughout the year which we could attend. We would also be in contact with members of the company even after the programme had ended

10/10

9. Would you recommend EY to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

A great oppurtunity an qualification and a chance to work in a professional environment that it supporting you to better yourself and work on skills to help improve your future employability chances in any sector.

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

Be Confident and Be natural. They care more about the person than about the educational qualifications so try to relate every question to you