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Discover EY - Social Mobility in Business - Strategy and Transactions Review

at EY

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Accounting

Edinburgh

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

5 /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
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - 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.
First day was virtual with breakouts with the specific business line which were particularly insightful. Second day was in person in the Edinburgh office which provided the opportunity to network with EY employees across all levels of seniority and business lines which was particularly enjoyable and great for building my professional network.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was very useful to learn about the different business lines and more so the sub business lines within strategy and transactions at EY. It has particularly helped me clarify that in fact it is strategy consulting where my passion lies. Learning about the culture at EY and how willing the people are to help has also confirmed that these is a firm I would love to be a part of.
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?
I have strengthened my collaborative skills through the sustainability based case study. I have also developed my knowledge of strategy consulting and transaction advisory, as well as learning more about the welcoming culture at EY.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
5/5
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
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The culture at EY was fantastic, people were willing to help, questions were encouraged and everyone had the time to answer. Beyond that EY employees were introducing themselves to us at lunch making the networking a smooth process.
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 particularly enjoyed this insight due to just how friendly and passionate the people at EY are about their careers.
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

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
Definitely apply, the programme was eye opening and the conversion opportunity is a fantastic chance at starting a longstanding career with an impressive firm such as EY.
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