Business Academy Review

Work experience gave me a really good insight to the type work that I would be doing if I were to be offered a place on the EY School Leavers apprenticeship programme. During the week I completed assessments to demonstrate that I would be a good candidate for the apprenticeship.

One of the tasks I completed to develop my skills was a research task and presentation in front of a senior EY partner; helping me develop my research and presentation skills. I also developed my self-confidence when presenting my findings to somebody who had a lot more experience than me.

I was well looked after at all times by a buddy. At lunch times I sat with the team and my partner on the business academy. It was a pleasure eating lunch overlooking an amazing view of Liverpool from the top floor! I was even treated to a lunch.

Each day consisted of well organised sessions. Some were virtual and others were practical. I was given plenty of time to prepare for assessment tasks and my day was always busy. I was given assessment and real work to complete and I felt part of the team.

While at EY I was able to sample the company culture. I liked how the office was very small and had a relaxed quiet atmosphere. The working environment was great, everybody had their own desk space and the layout allowed you to ask one of the friendly team for assistance.

After completing my week at EY I am confident that this is the right career path for me as an alternative to university because there are so more benefits such as a salary, no debt, a career head start, on the job experience and a social life.

I was paid a fair wage for the week, which was the hourly minimum pay for an 18 year old. Each day was 7 hours long and an hour was allocated for lunch. Getting paid to learn and be assessed was a bonus!

There were plenty of networking opportunities. I was greeted by everybody in the office and able to build a network of my colleagues using Linkedin. I felt that networking was a large part of EY’s culture and is a huge contributor to why the company is so successful

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EY looks like a great company to work for and from talking to other employees and my from my own experience while I was there, they look after their employees very well. EY also has many opportunities all across the globe due to how vast and successful the company is.

Before applying for EY I would recommend completing their online quiz about whether or not you would fit with their culture and also their job segment quiz which will help identify the best role. I completed both of these online quizzes and found them very useful.