Audit Industrial Placement Student Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • Initially, I enjoyed the time out of university and the opportunity to make some money (student debt and all), however towards the end of the placement, I was definitely ready to head back to university.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I worked within the audit department for the telecommunications department and my colleagues in my teams were really understanding that I was less experienced!

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

    • My buddy came from the same university so I really looked up to them and took heed of their advice along the way!

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

    • Busy season was extremely busy. Late nights are a given unfortunately. So on the whole I was very busy on a daily basis.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I felt that towards the end of the placement I was ready to take on more responsibility, however, because I was constantly moving off clients I did not get that much consistency to be able to take on more tasks.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I learnt a lot about Microsoft Excel and the Ernst and Young audit programmes. In terms of soft skills, definitely teamworking has been enhanced.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was really lively. I loved being in the office when I was not at the client's site.

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

    • The placement was well organised. I felt that there could have been more social activities for the industrial placement students, something for them to look into in the future.

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

    • We had training as soon as we arrived at the firm in an external location which was nice to get to know people in a different setting.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I secured a graduate scheme with them based on my feedback!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Definitely. There was a group of us whom regularly went out so I would say there was a good social scene.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Eating lunch out every day in London was extremely expensive and depending on whereabout you are in London this varied immensely!

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • London is known for having a great nightlife! This did not disappoint!

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

    • There was the usual sports teams. I took part in the badminton club occasionally.

    4/5
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Accounting

London

May 2013

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