Smart Futures Student Review

by EY

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.4/10

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

Two week work experience; first week team building and coaching exercises. Second week, I was moved to a different office where I worked with the talent team and I did a social media audit to most of the team. I presented a 10 slide presentation which the team loved and kept as a copy.

9/10

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

I have developed my communication skills. I have learnt how to talk to different positions such as professional ones as before I did not have that experience. I have also developed my confidence skills as I had to present on different occasions to a large crowd. I also had to make friends which helped me boost my confidence.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoyed this programme a lot. It was one of the best experiences I have had. I made the greatest friends and I gained a variety of skills. It gave me an insight into a career path that I would like to take and helped me decide whether I would like to go to university or not. Overall it was an amazing experience.

10/10

4. How valued do you feel by EY?

I feel quite valued as I had a lot of positive feedback. The fact that three other people could have had my position but I recieved it makes me feel extremely valued. The fact that I have received a qualification and a certificate also makes me feel very valued.

9/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Our programme was very well organised and structured. Since the moment we came in to the moment we left, there were no mishaps and everything was laid out well. There was no confusion and everyone knew at all times where they should be and what they should be doing. Even during the graduation ceremony, it was very organised.

9/10

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

I receive quite a lot of support. We have email contact and we're going to meet up when we can.

6/10

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

I received a lot of support from my employer. She was always ready when we needed something; whether it be on Skype or face to face. She supported me a lot and I am very thankful to her for that.

7/10

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

My salary for the time I worked there was very helpful. It met most of my costs and it was a good price.

9/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Many many oppurtunities. Doing my programme has made me a graduate and because of that, there are many more opportunities available to me whether it be with EY or with other companies.

8/10

9. Would you recommend EY to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It gives the best skills you can have and gives an insight in the world of work.

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

Do not be nervous and be yourself.