Insight Day Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3/5
  • The Role
    2.8
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    2.4

    The Role

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

    • Only a one-day placement, but I enjoyed it.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • One day placement - assigned a group leader/mentor, who was really kind and supportive.

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

    • Surprisingly supported - one EY staff for 4-5 students. Seemed like she really cared.

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

    • Good mixture of activities, never bored.

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

    • One day placement, so no responsibility!

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

    • Useful for future careers - helped me to choose a career.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone v. friendly, had fun whilst working.

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

    • Everything had been thought of - very well organised.

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

    • Personal feedback, peer feedback and self-criticism session. Very helpful.

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

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

    • Fast-tracked to interview stage of a summer internship

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Drinks reception / networking in the evening - everyone v friendly

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

    • London - v expensive, but as it was a 1day placement, no accomodation needed. Travel expenses paid.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Only there one day - didnt experience nightlife.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • One day placement

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

November 2011

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