Ernst and Young Insight Day Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

3.6/5
  • About You
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.7
  • Everything Else
    3.3

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • Great insight into an actual working day at Ernst and Young.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • Getting to attend a meeting with a client (who we were led to believe was a real client) and give a presentation back with our advice made us feel very valued.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • Very helpful feedback afterwards, tips on how to conduct ourselves in the meeting and presentation but generally left to lead it ourselves which was good.

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

    • Developed presentation skills and how to conduct ourselves with a client.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well structured and organised day, well planned, clear time slots for activities.

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Very friendly and helpful.

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

    • Gave us a real experience, good advice on how to progress further in the company.

    4/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • Only really an insight into financial advisory, no other sectors.

    3/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • All the staff were very friendly and all seemed to know each other.

    3/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Would need more experience there or information about work life there, but will apply for summer internship.

    4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • Travel expenses reimbursed.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • Opportunity to meet those on a one-year university placement.

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Had about 15 minutes with those on an Industrial Placement.

    3/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • No information was really provided regarding this.

    2/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Good insight into working day at Ernst and Young

    5/5
    Report this review

Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2013

View More Reviews
View More Jobs