Insight Day Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    4.6

    The Role

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

    • Informal and friendly. Really useful to find out more about the firm and the services they offer.

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

    • All the people working on the insight day were friendly and listened to what you were saying. It was very interactive.

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

    • Really well structured day and the people organising it were happy to help and provide useful feedback.

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

    • It was a busy day, we did several activities and had opportunity to talk to current trainees and a partner.

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

    • It was an insight day, so there was no real responsibility here.

    0/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Really useful to develop team skills and presentation skills through the exercises we did.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Seemed very friendly and genuine.

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

    • Very well run. Very structured.

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

    • Really impressive for an insight day, much more interactive and enjoyable than other firms. Felt like they cared and had put a lot of thought into it.

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

    • 0/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Was fast-tracked to interview stage, and now have a job offer with them.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone on the insight day was friendly and there was opportunity at lunch and dinner to talk and get to know the other students there.

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

    • It was in Leeds, and I managed to park my car next to the office for just £3 for the whole day.

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

    • Seemed like there was a fair amount happening.

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

    • The trainees said there was a good social side to the job, and that there were opportunities to get involved out of work.

    5/5
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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Accounting

Yorkshire and Humberside

September 2011

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