Staff/Assistant Review

My role involves reaching out to others directly sitting within my time or individuals in EY's wider Supply Chain Services practices and offer to support tasks. As well as this, I would be assigned projects to work on to support my studies.

I have learned to use many different tools and sites as well as improve my skills when it comes to using Microsoft applications, as well as improving on my communication, note-taking, and listening skills.

I really enjoy my programme as not only is it a huge opportunity for someone my age, but also I feel as though I can be myself when working at EY.

As I am one of the first apprentices in EY's Supply Chain Services, I would say the programme is quite disorganized, which is a shame.

I receive a lot of support when it comes to getting time to spend revising for exams, as well as support during projects.

I receive a decent amount of support from my training provider as I am under 19; I receive a couple extra sessions to support my revision before some of the exams, however I do feel as though more could be done.

To some extent, my studies have helped me perform better in my role, but overall, what I am learning does not line up with the work I do (study focuses more on direct procurement instead of indirect).

There are many activities and events to get involved in. In particular, I have really appreciated when things have been set up in the office.

Yes

Being able to gain professional qualifications and having the opportunity to work at a big 4 firm is a huge privilege, and apprenticeships like this should at least be considered before moving on to University.

Make sure to prepare as much as you can at each stage.