Rating

8.7/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • As a smart futures intern we arrive at the office at 9:30 and are given tasks to do for the day, we also attend meetings and meet partners. Which is good as it improves our network base.

    9/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Yes, at EY they often hold business skills meetings to hep improve our existing skills and to also teach us new skills such as: How to write in a business format. Additionally these sessions are completely voluntary, and there is no added pressure to go on one, they normally last 1-2 hours.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I have really enjoyed the company, and work ethic on the programme, it has really given me an insight in to what life in the business industry would be like.

    10/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by EY?
  • I feel like EY treated me as if I worked there which was reassuring as most other programmes I have been on, haven't really appreciated me as much, as you get a lot of recognition in EY and has a very good working environment.

    9/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The programme was very organised as they had already planned out what we were going to do for the duration of the weeks. Additionally there was added training towards our business experience week.

    9/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • We received a lot of support from our training provider, and from our mentors and colleagues which was very reassuring and made the programme much more enjoyable.

    8/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • The support received from the manager was a reflection from the support received from the training provider, which was at a good standard as they were very supportive.

    8/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • The salary is great as it covers my daily travel costs and gives me a little bit extra spend on my self.

    9/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Yes, there are networking events afterwards which allows me to increase my network base and to stay in touch with my cohort.

    8/10

  • 9. Would you recommend EY to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Because it's a company that invests and cares about people and ultimately want people to do the best and to succeed in the future.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to EY?
  • You should do a lot of research in to the company first and practise towards your telephone interview as it could be daunting if you are not properly prepared.


Details

Work Experience

Accounting, Finance

Central London & City

April 2017


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