Insight Day Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • The Insight Day provided a wonderful insight into the company and the world of business.

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

    • The employees helping on the day made you feel like part of a team.

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

    • They encouraged everyone to get involved in the respective teams, without giving too much guidance.

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

    • The day was packed full of activities and was extremely useful. There was never a moment when you were sitting doing nothing.

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

    • There's only so much they can give you to do on an Insight Day. However, the work they did give you was engaging and interesting.

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I would say the day helped me to develop my business skills, and most importantly my communication skills with many tasks involving presentation.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was lively and fun! It is also important to note that they took the day seriously as well.

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

    • For the majority of the day it ran very smoothly and the tasks led well from on to another.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • They started off by taking an interest in everyone's kills individually and then working towards team-building exercises which I think worked very well.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The company appeal is much higher than it was before!

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • The day allowed you to get to know others who are looking to pursue a career in similar areas to yourself. It was a really good social scene with networking taking place.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • This was mainly irrelevant for the Insight Day. They provided food and drink throughout the day.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Once again, the Insight Day was a one off day.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Ernst & Young encourage their staff to get involved in community activities which is a reason I would love to work for the company.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Scotland

November 2011

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