Analyst 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:

As an analyst in Turnaround and Restructuring Strategy, I am often drafting letters and emails to unsecured creditors and chasing debt purchase payments. I also complete many forms for Companies House.

8/10

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

I have certainly developed my interpersonal skills due to the virtual environment we are working in. I have also developed more confidence in addressing people far senior to me.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

My programme is very enjoyable.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

My programme is extremely well organised.

8/10

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

There are many support networks that we are encouraged to reach out to if need be.

8/10

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

We have a function via Kaplan that allows us to ask a tutor questions 7 days a week.

8/10

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

I feel that my qualifications do not necessarily have a direct impact on my role at work.

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.)

Due to Covid-19 there has not been the opportunity to get involved with many things, however we have been assured that once restrictions loosen there will be many opportunities.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend EY to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a very good environment to start your career in and develop throughout your career.

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

Be yourself and have an in depth knowledge of EY, especially the service line you are applying to.