Rating

8.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I worked in the tax department shadowing different people of different positions within the department. I was able to interact with people of all positions from summer interns to partners. I was given responsibilities such as checking over tax balance sheets, creating presentations and creating company profiles as well as various skills building activities.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Presentation skills development was a massive part of the programme and I learnt about many different ways to present, both interactively and orally. I also improved on my business writing skills, particularly using Microsoft Office. During the programme I learnt the importance of being able to interact with others and network.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoyed the programme because it was varied and instead of just shadowing and completing menial jobs I felt like a part of the organisation. The company emphasised the importance of the people of the organisation and did their best to make me feel involved. It was a very enjoyable experience overall.

    8/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by EY?
  • I felt involved in tasks within the firm, even though I was only a part for a short period of time. The fact that senior people took the time to give me tasks made me feel valued.

    7/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The first week of the programme served as an induction and it became slightly repetitive. I would've liked to have done more skills building activities in the first week rather than waiting until the second. The final business week was well structured and I was aware of what it entailed.

    7/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • I was told to come to my mentor/buddy with any queries and they were very helpful.

    10/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Being on work experience, I was encouraged to ask about anything and I was given a buddy in my department and a mentor to communicate with, not necessarily in that department. People in general were more than happy to help.

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • 9/10

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

  • 9. Would you recommend EY to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • It's one of the top firms in its area so experience there is invaluable.


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

Details

Work Experience

Accounting, Finance

Central London & City

September 2013


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