Executive Assistant Review

by EY

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.1/10

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

Mainly administrative, I support partners by arranging meetings, processing expenses, booking travel, and other ad hoc tasks.

10/10

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

I have developed my communication skills, my IT skills, organisation skills, and I have learned how to use Microsoft packages effectively.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy my job and working with my colleagues. I enjoy the apprenticeship side less as I feel it is poorly managed by BPP.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

EY is very well organised. BPP is less so. The communication is poor, their technology has fail the apprentices on more than one occasion, and I dislike the learning materials.

7/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

I get all the support I need from my employer. I have a mentor and at least two coaches who support me. The team is very nice and willing to help me when needed. There are a lot of learning resources on the internal website.

10/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

They provide us with learning materials and they do always answer questions. However, they don't always explain things well in the first place, and their coordination is bad.

8/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

The qualification is very relevant to the role I am in and it helps me to understand my role better.

9/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

Yes, there are networking events for EAs and there are also opportunities to assist in the running of events.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend EY to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

EY is a pleasant place to work with a friendly atmosphere and many opportunities to take advantage of. As EY is such a large successful company, it offers an abundance of learning resources that can boost your CV and improve your skills. This is especially useful as an apprentice. Also, the salary is decent.

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

Research the company and the service line. Show an interest in the company's values. Be motivated and eager to learn new skills.