Smart Futures student 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:

Was a three week programme. The first two weeks consisted of training for the business experience week and gave us plenty of practice in giving presenations. In the third week was in a particular service line. I had to look at reports and prepare a presenation.

8/10

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

Presentation skills Communication skills Teamwork

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I though this programme was excellent. I was able to meet new people, everyone was approachable and kind.

10/10

4. How valued do you feel by EY?

Very valued. I still have kept contact with people and have a mentor.

10/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very organised Clear timetable of what time everything started and where we had to be

8/10

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

I recieved a lot of support Was able to ask all questions

10/10

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

A lot of support Support is easily accessible as everyone is so nice and approcable. I have a mentor for the next year who I was able to develop a relationship with

10/10

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

Paid work experience

6/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Did not know about company activitites. EY foundation has many charity projects

4/10

9. Would you recommend EY to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The best work experience I have ever had

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

Application process is long Use word to draft answers Practice psychmetric tests in times conditions Prepare many scenarios to describe in the interview