Senior Consultant Review

by EY

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

5.4/10

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

Senior Cyber Security Consultant. I undertake QA and PMO for third party risk assessments.

8/10

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

Developed my leadership skills by further understanding parties points of view.

6/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the learning. However, there is a lot to complete on top of work. perhaps, this is because I am in a more senior position at work than those who are 18/19 so my work responsibilities are more demanding, leaving little time to complete the degree.

5/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

University is very well organised and structured - they've been a great help. At work however, there is the mindset that you're taking a 'holiday' when on study leave, which is very much not the case.

5/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Not a lot. I have found that they really don't understand how demanding the course is to complete, never mind get a good grade. on top of the work. I have found it is very inconsistent approach with the managers too.

2/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

Amazed by the level of support - they understand the pressures and are willing to be flexible to accommodate us.

10/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

I think it has made me better prepared for stepping up in performance; however the workplace is very rigid and does not allow for some of those opportunities.

6/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

not at work.

1/10

9a. Would you recommend EY to a friend?

9b. Why?

Although they are looking to promote. I find that it is not filtered down to the mangers, the clients needs are first and the expectations on you for both client demands as well as studies is not good for well-being.

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

understand, that you will not be able to compete in university sports teams (my mentees are all first year and 19 years old - they assumed that they would be able to be part of the university like a 'regular' student. That there will be scarifices over the three years, with no life.