Technology and Security Risk Services Consultant Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • An excellent introduction to the firm as was made to feel extremely welcome and valued

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • My services were not charged to clients and as such I was in very high demand.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Everyone at all levels were approachable and happy to offer advice and guidance.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Farily busy for the most part however as with all client facing businesses have to adapt to the demands upon the firm. I was never short of work to do.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • A surprising amount of responsibility was placed upon me and I was given freedom to undertake tasks normally for beyond my pay grade.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Not all the skills I learned will have a direct impact on my studies however they will prove useful in future jobs.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Very open and friendly, not a bad word to say about anyone

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Excellent organisation. Had a full and varied introduction to the firm and was very impressed with the induction process. Once within my department properly they were very supportive and had regular catch up meetings

    5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • A surprising amount of time was given to my own development, especially given the short space of time I was with the firm.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes and no. When we were together there was always banter but due to the nature of our placements that was not often the case

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Exactly the same as normal seeing as I was working in my normal place of living.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Most excellent

    5/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Plenty going on in work to get to know people better

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Management Consulting

Yorkshire and Humberside

September 2008

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