Vacation Student (SIP) Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.5
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • Very friendly environment.

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

    • They treated me as if I were a graduate student.

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

    • Sometimes managers are often out of client sites.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Most work are research based, so can work according to own pace.

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

    • Biggest responsibility on client deliverables.

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

    • Processes from an IT audit, and communication skills with colleagues and clients.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly and helpful people.

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

    • Very well organised.

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

    • Mostly left to after a graduate offer is given, I should assume.

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

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

    • Still considering jobs in other areas related to my studies.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very good.

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

    • Quite expensive to be in central London, no subsidies given for accomodation which is a down point.

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

    • Quite good but I'm not usually out at night.

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

    • 3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Information Technology

London

September 2009

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