School Insight day Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • Really great day, very interesting - I learnt a lot

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

    • We were treated just like employees even though we were just gaining an experience of the company

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

    • There was always someone on hand to give advice and assistance

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

    • Everything was great - we had plenty to do and had breaks in between to allow us to relax a little

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

    • I loved the idea of being able to actually help a customer :) most insight days don't offer this

    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 learnt some really valuable skills that i can apply later in life - this has also helped me decide that this is definitely the sort of job i wish to be doing in the future

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Good atmosphere

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

    • Invitations could have sent out a little sooner

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

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

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

    • I'd really love to work for this company one day

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone was really friendly and nice

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

    • Train fare was quite expensive

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

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

    • 3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Accounting, Audit, Banking, Management Consulting

London

December 2012

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