Staff/Associate Review

by EY

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8/10

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

Create workbooks, substantive testing, contacting the client, performing tests of detail

8/10

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

New excel shortcuts, how to select random samples given data, how to use certain applications, how to test data, how to spot anomalies/deficiencies

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the programme as it gives an outlook onto the working worl, it allows you to leanr whilst working and earning a wage

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

the programme could be better structured, this could be done by ordering the exams in a way to maximise work output and so whilst working it is relevant to the role of uour job

7/10

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

There is always available support however sometimes it can be hard to contact/ get through to the right person

7/10

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

We have our college course then we are left to revise ourselves with no further contact from the training provider

6/10

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

it allows an outlook onto the types of jobs/roles that will be applicable to us in the future better preparing ourselves for tasks we will perform

7/10

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.)

there is many social activities ranging from after work drinks to five a side football

9/10

9a. Would you recommend EY to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It allows you to grow and develop professionalism whilst having the experience to learn and gain a strong, reputable network

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

Make sure to be aware of the key business points (e.g. building a better world etc.). Additionally, be yourself and do not try to prepare for every interview question as it will make you sound "Robotic", it should be like a normal conversation!