Audit placement Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • t was fun, definatly worth checking out - its enjoyable if accounting is where you want your career to be

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • very valued, given lots of responsibility

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Each intern is assigned to a counsellor. There is also a person a level higher up who can deal with issues you feel cannot be discussed with your counsellor.

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

    • It started off slow, but you have to take initiative and arrange meetings with people to sort out work to do. Then the work comes flooding in..

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

    • You are given important tasks to do relating to a client, and it is important it is finished otherwise, missing the deadline could delay other parts of the proejct.

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

    • Improved office skills, working in a team for a client, professional skills (how to conduct yourself around important clients or even senior partners)

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It is friendly enough but work gets done at the same time.

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

    • Lots of socials, CSR day, we were rotated between different departments.

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

    • We have weekly training sessions to brush up our knowledge in different areas.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Other interns were great.

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

    • london is toooo expensive just about manageable on ur wage!

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Great nightlife, long night bus journeys...

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • It's London, lots to do.

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2011

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