Scholar Review

by EY

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.7/10

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

I am based in IT Risk and Assurance within consulting arm of EY. My day to day activities involved visiting client site, ensuring their IT systems are secure and controls in place to ensure issues are handled efficiently in addition to streamlining procedures.

7/10

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

I have developed various skills through interacting in a professional environment both within the firm and externally with clients. These include communication, critical thinking, analytical and problem solving.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I very much enjoy the experiences gained from scholarship programme.

9/10

4. How valued do you feel by EY?

Very valued

9/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It is structured well and there is a clear route of progression which all scholars aware of.

9/10

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

All the support received was adequate to allow me to perform my job.

9/10

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

Great support throughout

9/10

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

The salary is insufficient in my circumstances due to the amount spent from my weekly wage on train travel, and is less in comparison to competitor scholarship/school leaver programmes.

3/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Many company events, few external opportunities for my position.

6/10

9. Would you recommend EY to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Great firm, name on CV, experiences and knowledge in gained from Big 4 firm, transferrable skills etc.

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

Have more than one example of instanced where you have demonstrated a skill.