Associate in Assurance Services Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.0
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • I was given responsibility, and coaching and the opportunity to succeed!

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

    • Colleagues were friendly and open, they took the time to coach me in the role and provide opportunity to succeed.

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

    • My manager offered great support during the year, she was a very kind, and took the time to listen to what I had to say.

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

    • It was a very busy role and a lot was asked of me, however I felt I rose the the challenge

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given responsibility suitable to my experience! which was very satisfying, at each opportunity I was able to ask questions and for advice!

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

    • I received lots of coaching and advice! I improved dramatically through out the year!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was a serious office, but we also had fun whilst working

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • There were bits I have had changed about the structure which I fed back to HR during my year as part of my role as Industrial placement class rep.

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

    • A lot of money, and time through sending me to colleague to begin studying for my Chartered accountancy

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • There seems a well structured process for promotion and plenty of opportunities!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • I was lucky we had a very close year who all got on extremely well !!!

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

    • I was in cambridge which was relatively expensive !

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed the nightlife in Cambridge!

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

    • There was lots of CSR and other opportunities!

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting

East of England

November 2012

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