Associate Review

by EY

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9/10

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

Day to day I perform different testings on different financial accounts as per my engagement.

10/10

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

I have definitely developed my communication skills as I feel more confident with the people around me, this is due to the friendly atmosphere I work in.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I love this apprenticeship, I don’t think I’ll ever regret not going to uni.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is very well structured and the career path is clear from day 1.

10/10

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

I receive a lot of support both from the firm and also other colleagues. I believe the buddy and counsellor system they have improves this a lot.

8/10

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

The training provider is available 24/7 in the sense that tutors are always available for contact via email and can help with any queries.

8/10

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

I believe the qualification definitely is in line with my career path and feeds into day to day work.

9/10

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.)

Yes, there are a lot of socials and also networks you can join for anything and everything. You just have to know where to look.

7/10

9a. Would you recommend EY to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Because they are all lacking the experience that I’m gaining whilst they’re at university.

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

Make sure you are putting effort into the application process and get in contact with similar people on LinkedIn.