Digital apprentice Review
at EY
Degree Apprenticeship
Accounting, Information Technology
Southwark
Review Submitted: March 2021
Overall Rating
3.9 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.6/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
I work a lot with excel and small programming tasks as well as some bigger projects, mostly using python. Every day is an opportunity to learn something new and build and improve skills.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Most days I enjoy going to work, unlike school, I wake up quite energised to make a start on my work and catch up with everyone in the morning.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have definitely developed my programming and excel skills, as well as an understanding of different types of automation including machine learning. I have also developed the ability to be able to interact comfortably and effectively in a diverse team of many different abilities.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The work aspect is well organised and supported, constantly learning new things often which tie into the degree. The degree aspect is quite independent however and a lot needs to be self-managed and organised.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
They offer lots of support and there is always someone to go to for anything that makes you uneasy or unsure.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
This aspect is more independent, there are people you can contact if things are difficult though it's a slightly more formal process to access this help as, unlike work, you wouldn't interact with any of that support regularly.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
It gives a good basis for understanding the background and foundational knowledge of what I do at work however the technology industry moves very quickly and sometimes what I learn on the job is more up to date.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
There are many networks and communities including sports teams. At work, the teams themselves do a lot of socialising and there are quite a few networking events too as well as opportunities to volunteer.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend EY to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a good place to start your career and has many opportunities to grow within the company or gain experience and move on to other things.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to EY?
Be confident and research the area you're going into. EY has lots of news on their website which overview most of their current work and values.
