Consultant Review

by EY

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.6/10

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

80% of my time is supporting clients understand their problem, designing solutions, implementing and building technology, testing, training and completing reviews after technology has gone live.

8/10

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

A variety of technology tools (i.e. SAP, Microsoft SQL, Microsoft Power BI) as well as frameworks (i.e. HTML, CSS, JavaScript). In addition, I've learned soft skills including leading meetings, client communications and team leadership.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Clear induction and understanding of when training exists. There is support at all levels across the business and clearly defined timeline for the programme. The gap is in understanding of what happens after the programme has finished.

7/10

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

2 Quarterly reviews - one with line manager and one with training provider. In addition, regular catch ups with the programme leadership teams and adhoc support from across the business.

8/10

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

7/10

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

3/10

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.)

Too many to describe - lots of sports teams and networks, cultural teams and networks, additional roles, training events and more!

10/10

9a. Would you recommend EY to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Friendly environment for learning and for serving clients. EY has a large focus on the development of people and is a great place for starting and developing your career!

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

Read all of the guidance on the website, speak to people at EY and attend any of the various experience days that EY puts on. Importantly, make sure that you be yourself!