Scholar Intern Review

by EY

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.2/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

Client facing work involving either IT Audit or IT risk compliance work. A range of types of projects are on going usually linked to current affairs in the financial services industry

9/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Extensive use of excel which has improved my skills in using this

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The work itself is rather challenging but the networking opportunities And social elements are brilliant

9/10

4. How valued do you feel by EY?

Extremely, people are always interested in what i am doing

9/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Personally very well but I know others had problems getting onto projects

8/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

We have training days to learn the basics of what is needed

8/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

There are extensive opportunities for support or training programmes

9/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

It is enough to cover living costs

6/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Yes, a number of networking and social events

8/10

9. Would you recommend EY to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a great opportunity and opens doors into future jobs

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to EY?

Just be natural and let the talent spotters observe you naturally rather than trying to impress and trying too hard. Always try and ask questions and follow up anything you don't understand.