Digital Apprentice Review

Day-to-day I manage new joiners in the team, give product demonstrations internally and externally for potential clients and provide support to each of the projects where needed. I use software such as Tableau and Alteryx to cleanse, analyse and interpret data in order to present it in a way that can be easily interpreted by my team and the wider business.

Yes. I have learnt a lot of new skills. I now know how to work in an agile way to develop products from an idea to a prototype into a workable piece of software. I have learnt soft skills such as presenting along with data analytics and software development skills in Python.

I really enjoy the programme; it is challenging but achievable. It covers a broad range of subjects, each of which I can gain real experience of while I'm working. Partners and colleagues support me in ensuring that I experience a broad range of interesting projects that are significant in their potential to make a real difference.

The programme appears to be well structured so far. The topics align with my current work experience and I have been allocated time every week to study and complete my assignments. The education provider also seems to be very well organised with prompt responses when emailed and additional study sessions organised when we need extra support.

I receive a lot of support from my employer for my degree apprenticeship. I have meetings every month with my counselor to remove any blockers that I might have in completing my studies and to ensure that the work I'm doing is relevant to what I'm currently studying.

I receive as much support as I need from my training provider! A skills coach comes in every couple of months to my place of work to ensure that I'm happy with how the course is being run and to make sure that I have everything that I need. Any emails with questions are responded to promptly.

The qualification from my training provider enables me to have a deeper understanding of the work that I do day-to-day but also creates an opportunity for me to add value to the products we are creating. The knowledge I have gained allows me to be a real asset to the company.

There are lots of communities within EY such as the Womens Network, EY Ability and Health EY. These Networks offer opportunities to meet other people across the company who you wouldn't normally have the chance to interact with on a normal day. I also tried out for the EY netball team! It was a lot of fun.

Yes

I feel like a valued member of a global business and financial services firm that is creating real global change in the way technology is used worldwide. I enjoy my job every day and the people I work with inspire me to push myself to become better. The things I'm learning here will last me a lifetime.

Be confident and be yourself. Get excited about the difference you could make and the things you could learn and show that enthusiasm. Read everything they send you to prepare (twice!) - the answers are all in there! It's not a difficult process as long as you present yourself well. Think about your brand!