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Digital Apprentice Review

at EY

Degree Apprenticeship

Accounting

Leeds

Review Submitted: April 2023

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!

3.5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
3.8/5 - 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
On a daily basis I work in the Analytics team within the Assurance service line doing data preparation and analysis.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoy my programme and the way it changes yearly so I can learn new things, however the busy seasons can be stressful.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt new skills particularly in Excel and learnt how to use a new software called Alteryx.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Clear path for progression and this is improved yearly upon feedback received from older apprentices.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Buddy and Line Manager system works well.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Communication is not the best between employer and university at times.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Not always relevant, but it depends which part of analytics I want to go into.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Regular team socials.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend EY to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great opportunity to work and learn.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to EY?
Be yourself and definitely read into the role you are applying for to make sure it is what you want to do.
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