Rating

9.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • -Smart Futures Student -First week was mostly about gathering knowledge and developing key skills, consisted of workshops, team challenges, presentations. -Week 2 was about meeting more people and starting to apply the skills learned during the first week. - Week 3 was the actual business experience, where we met clients, partners, worked on confidential projects and felt as a part of the team.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Great emphasis on presentation skills. Teamwork, business knowledge, networking, negotiating, IT.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • The company was extremely friendly and the programme as a whole met my expectations. It was incredibly well structured, as we had time to develop skills, gather knowledge and then apply it in practice.

    10/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by EY?
  • Each member of the programme was valued. Some people were over-praised. The team that actually works in the firm treated us really well and gave unsolicited feedback. During my business experience I felt like a proper team member in EY.

    9/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The induction week was essential for the development of skills. The mentoring system was excellent and we got amazing support from our buddies. Despite the hierarchy we felt valued.

    9/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • There was excellent communication with the co- ordinator, who was always ready to answer any questions and help us.

    10/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Mentioned above

    9/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • N/A

    8/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There is a gym, events for Christmas, etc.

    9/10

  • 9. Would you recommend EY to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Company culture is good


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to EY?
  • Be friendly to everyone, as it is a part of the company behaviour. Ask as much as you can. Research as much as you can.


Details

Work Experience

Accounting, Finance

Central London & City

September 2013


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