Insight Day Participant Review

by EY

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Rating

3/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    2.1

    The Role

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

    • This was an enjoyable day which enabled me to understand what it is like to work at Ernst & Young. I also learnt more about my strengths and was challenged by means of a case study.

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

    • All the participants were friendly and like-minded which made the day enjoyable.

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

    • The facilitators ensured that everyone fully understood the task before starting the timer. I also found them to be very approachable.

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

    • The day was very structured and packed with activities. We were given sufficient times for breaks which helped to break up the day.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I assumed the role of the team leader in a number of activities so I aimed to demonstrate responsibility by coordinating the conversation of the group.

    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 have learnt more about my weaknesses which were pointed out in a feedback session by a strength spotter. This will benefit me in my degree where I also partake in group tasks.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The office was very welcoming. Even the security guards welcomed us into the building!

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

    • The day ran according to a strict schedule which meant we finished promptly.

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

    • The company provided us with presentations from senior members of staff and also the facilitators were also volunteers from different departments.

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

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

    • The insight day is a step in the right direction towards an internship or in my case an industrial placement.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • We didn't really get to speak to one another too much apart from during activities.

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I am aware that London is very expensive. However, I was unable to verify this because we were only there for one day!

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

    • Unfortunately, we did not have time to experience this but I have heard that London has one of the best nightlifes in the UK.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • I can't really rate E&Y low on this because it was a one day placement. One of the questions I did ask the facilitators though was whether there were any activities one could participate in. I was told that there was a recent pool tournament which usually attracts modest numbers.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Accounting

London

December 2012

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