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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

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Birmingham

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

3.5 /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!

3.5/5 - Overview of Experience
3.8/5 - Skills Development
3.3/5 - Company Culture
3/5 - Overall Experience
4/5 - Recommendations and Advice

Overview of Experience

Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
The insight involved learning about our service line from employees, mainly managers which was very useful. They provided talks on their day-today lives but also on their career journey. We were also given group projects to present an innovative idea for a company which built teamwork skills
How would you rate the structure of the insight
4/5
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was interesting and pleasing to hear the numerous development and growth opportunities provided at EY and the variety of projects with different firms , making the job different every day.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
3/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
I have developed my teamwork skills during the project, and my confidence in presenting the idea to a group of people. I have also developed my creativity and adaptivity to come up with an innovative and potentially profitable idea.
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?
5/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
3/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The company culture is great with lots of diversity and culture appreciation. The general atmosphere was also good as everyone was exceptionally nice and easy to talk to
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
3/5
How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
3/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
3/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I especially enjoyed the day in office where you could meet people face to face.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
3/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
3/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was paid and reimbursed expenses

Recommendations and Advice

Would you recommend EY to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to EY
To learn more about EY values and adopt them, but also to have confidence in applying without having much prior knowledge in the field you are applying to
Please rate the future employment prospects at EY
4/5
Did you receive an offer to return as an intern or a graduate?
Waiting to hear
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