Digital Apprentice Review

by EY

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8/10

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

Digital Apprentice Role - Frequent meetings, work shadowing, partly responsible for projects, data management, analysing spreadsheets, and agile working. You spend a lot of time learning how things work, finding your place as an apprentice and what you can offer to the team. Your daily work isn't always the same which is refreshing.

8/10

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

Alteryx, PowerBI, interpersonal skills, improved organisation and more insight working within the industry

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Work is flexible, team is friendly, and the company culture is great. I thoroughly enjoy it.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

8/10

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

8/10

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

8/10

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

8/10

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.)

8/10

9a. Would you recommend EY to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Overall great company to work for, the work culture is excellent and I have developed and gained new skills in my role and through my education. Highly recommend to anyone looking for an alternative to university and wants to gain industry experience straight after school whilst studying for a degree.

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

Be patient through the application process. Complete any tasks as early as possible and be yourself throughout. They are looking for individuality, so make sure you stand out in a positive way and ensure you thoroughly research about what you;re applying for.