Placement Year Review at Ernst & Young

The Role

Role Description

Assisting in the external audits of some of the firms clients. I performed walkthroughs, tests of controls and detailed analysis of ledger postings.

1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Really enjoyed the company and organisation of the placement, but not the job for me.

2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Very welcoming and helpful at all times.

3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Excellent "Counselling Manager" system, allowing you to raise any problems etc

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Generally a good level of work, longer hours through busy season but this was to be expected.

5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I was given a high level of responsibility from day one, and really felt like my work was of value.

6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Gave me a very strong work ethic to take into my final year

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Office was friendly and entertaining, however a good working environment

8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Excellent organisation at all times.

9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I was sent to Florida at the end of my placement for a conference on leadership skills.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

• Sports and Social Club
• Subsidised/Company Gym
• International Travel
• Company Parties/Events
• Working from home

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Have accepted a job within a different division at the company.

Other Information

12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Yes, there were several planned events and other impromptu social events.

13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Was in London, so fairly expensive, however the salary offered was more than sufficient.

14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

As above, London, so excellent.

15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Lots of sport, clubs etc.

In addition to these questions, is there any extra information you would like to leave about your experiences on your work placement that other students may be interested in?

In general a very good company to work for. If you are not completely happy in the role you are in, they are more than willing to aid you in transferring elsewhere when you return after university.

Review 284/284 for Ernst & Young

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