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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Accounting

Leicester

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

4.6 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Experience
4/5 - Skills Development
4.8/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Recommendations and Advice

Overview of Experience

Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
It involved panel talks and networking with graduates and senior managers. Group assessment activities and masterclasses into building personal brands and assessment centres.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was engaging and inspiring to here about the roles available and how much everyone was enjoying working here at the firm and the potential routes I can take in order to become one of them.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
Developed my agility and adaptability and ensured my communication and team working skills remained high
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
3/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
4/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
5/5

Company Culture

How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
4/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The culture was very warm and inclusive the graduates seemed very passionate and honest with regards to how supportive EY is and how their approach is different to other similar firms
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
5/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I enjoyed the insight a lot the range of activities really motivated me to pursue a summer and the approachability of everyone who I spoke to helped me gain as much insight as possible to make informed decisions about EY
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was paid and reimbursed expenses

Recommendations and Advice

Please rate the future employment prospects at EY
5/5
Would you recommend EY to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to EY
Be confident engaged and focussed. Be flexible and adaptable but learn when to say no at some points. Do not be a yes man but also be keen to get involved and learn new things out of your comfort zone. Ask questions always and especially if you are struggling with something.Make use of your time effectively.
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