Rating

9.3/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • The smart futures programme started with many workshops and team building skills these were over the course of 2 weeks. We also worked towards a level 2 CMI qualification. The final week was a work experience in your preferred service line where you worked alongside a team of accountants performing day to day jobs.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have gained a CMI level 2 qualification in business leadership and management. I have also gained a lot of skills such as networking,communication, organizational and time management.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I loved the programme as it was a relaxed time whilst learning a lot. Also EY as a business are very understanding of your skills when you start, for me this was the main thing that made me enjoy it as there was no high expectations there was also a solid support network if there was anything wrong.

    10/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by EY?
  • I feel very valued by EY as they put a lot of time into the programme and didn't just give petty tasks to do I was respected and was given day to day tasks that everyone else was doing.

    10/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Very organized, there was and induction event and constant feedback and help from the providers.

    10/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • A lot of guidance and support from the Ey smartfutures team.

    9/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • A lot of guidance and support from the Ey smartfutures team.

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • Pay was good and covered travel costs.

    9/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Didn't experience much outside of work.

    6/10

  • 9. Would you recommend EY to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • It is a great opportunity and will hopefully lead to higher chances of being employed.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to EY?
  • Be yourself and don't be afraid to ask questions.


Details

Work Experience

Accounting, Finance

North West

August 2017


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