Audit Associate Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.7/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.9
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • My placement year was excellent, I developed numerous skills and felt like I was able to make a difference

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

    • EY has the friendliest staff I have ever met, everyone was welcoming and willing to answer my questions

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

    • Given fantastic support by all the managers and senior members

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

    • I was given the right amount of work each day, some days were more busy than others but on the whole balanced

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibilities during my placement and given whole areas of the audit to look after.

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

    • The skills I gained from doing the placement year are extremely helpful and have made me more focused and confident.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Atmosphere was always friendly

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

    • Extremely well organised

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

    • Training was provided from day one and development is key at EY

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

    • Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have a graduate job at EY

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes a very good social crowd

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

    • I lived at home during my placement

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

    • Very good nightlife in Birmingham

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

    • Yes lots of opportunities like charity work

    5/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting, Business Operations, Audit

West Midlands

November 2013

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