EY Smart Futures Review

by EY

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

5.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • As I applied for an advisory role, I was placed within the advisory department of EY and took part in their projects.

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Yes, I learnt how to speak confidently in front of senior member of staff such as partners.

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I enjoyed it a lot, it gave me a real insight into the working world of finance.

    7/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by EY?

    • I felt valued, until I applied for school leaver programme and got rejected.

    1/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Quite organised. Some days ran more smoothly than others.

    5/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • I catch up with her once in a while and she's always there to support me.

    5/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Not a lot seeing as the programme only lasted for three weeks.

    4/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • The pay was okay but the experience was a lot better.

    4/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • For me yes, I have applied to other school leaver programmes.

    4/10
  • 9. Would you recommend EY to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Good company and there's always a way to get involved in different projects.

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

    • Work hard in your research, and make sure you're aware of the EY values.

Details

Work Experience

Accounting, Finance

Central London & City

April 2015

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