Digital Degree Apprentice (Data Analyst) Review

by EY

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.8/10

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

Data cleansing and preparation as well as the creation of analysers for financial data such as General Ledger, Trade Receivables and Trade Payables. These analysers are then used within audit teams.

8/10

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

Developed Excel skills and learnt skills within programs such as Alteryx Designer and Spotfire. Also developed soft skills such as communication and organisation.

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the job-aspect of my program, I enjoy the educational (university) side a lot less.

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It is very well structured and the pathway of the programme and our different placements are coordinated well. Ample time is allocated for studying and university lecture weeks.

8/10

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

I receive a lot of support from supervisors, superiors and counsellors as well as my apprenticeship coach at BPP University with all aspects from work to assignments to personal issues and concerns.

8/10

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

The support I receive from my training provider is good in some aspects, for example my coach. However, the support from lecturers themselves is a bit less present.

6/10

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

I feel at this current time my qualification has absolutely no effect or influence on my job role. I do not find it is connected whatsoever.

2/10

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 plenty of sport and social activities to get involved in such as football, a joint triathlon challenge which I am taking part in and many social events and gatherings.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend EY to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Great work culture. Friendly and knowledgeable colleagues. World renowned company with a great reputation which is good for future career progression if you choose to leave EY.

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

Don't get too overwhelmed by the multi-stage application process and just be yourself at each and every stage of the process. EY are extremely accepting of all walks of life, cultures, mindsets and characters.