Insight Day Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • The day was very enjoyable and interesting. I learnt a lot about the firm and was engaged throughout.

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

    • The people were all really nice, and everyone in my group got on well so made the day much more fun,

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

    • We had a facilitator with our group all day, giving guidance when we needed it but letting us do our own thing.

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

    • The day was balanced very well, never bored but never rushed off your feet

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

    • More than I expected, we were given a project to work on.

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

    • The soft skills learnt will help build networks throughout my studies and beyond

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was enjoying themselves, a relaxed but engaged mood.

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

    • Organised down to the minute and ran smoothly

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

    • EY definitely invested in our development teaching us a range of skills and helping us make decisions about the future

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

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

    • Would definitely apply to the firm in the future

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everybody got on well, and the facebook group set up afterwards will help everyone keep in touch

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

    • N/A

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

    • N/A

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

    • N/A

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

November 2011

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