Consultant Review

by EY

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.4/10

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

I am designing apps and dashboards for both external clients and internal teams to manage and remediate against business risks

7/10

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

Yes, I have learnt skills in app design using Microsoft Power Apps, dashboard creating using Power BI and database management using SQL.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Currently I anjoy the program, I am learning lots and an engaged in interesting work for clients.

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The program is organized well, it is the 4th year it is in place and many of the issues experienced previously have been overcome.

7/10

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

I have support in many different levels, individually I have a buddy who is on the program in the year above, my line manager/counsellor who meets regarding career progression and the corporate team meets with us monthly for feedback

8/10

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

I have meetings with a coach monthly to support and we have regular feedback stages.

7/10

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

I have received interesting business insights and will receive formal training in many technical areas that will support my day to day job.

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.)

Yes, I have so far been involved in some extra volunteering work using my previous life experience and I am joining the newly formed Badminton club.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend EY to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

They are very flexible around my family life and offer lots of support whenever I need it.

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

Be yourself at all times.