Ernst & Young Reviews

I have been working at Ernst & Young

Pros – Many Opportunities
Global Firm - resources/travel
Processes - quicker learning in specialist field

Cons – If you don't fit the box, it can be difficult to find opportunities and grow
Change takes time, and most of the time its very difficult for the company to improve.

Advice to Senior Management – Dare, risk.

I worked at Ernst & Young as an intern

Pros – There was a good work culture, the work was varied and lots of freedom given in terms of work hours and people were friendly and willing to offer assistance when asked. There were lots of social/team bonding activities and lots of other young people there whom I could ask for advice. There were good amenities too.

Cons – The hours were terrible (even though I was an intern) and not worth the pay. Lots of red tape especially with things like 'counselling' and training courses. The pressure was sometimes overwhelming especially in peak periods and you're often left on your own. As an intern, I was sometimes left days on end with nothing to do despite asking multiple times.

Advice to Senior Management – Improve communication between upper management and lower employees. Having more diversity in upper management (no female partners in my division) and be more prepared for interns.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I worked at Ernst & Young full-time for more than a year

Pros – Work life balance and the ability to grow your career. It's a truly great place to work early in your career as you are exposed to so much. The support structures in place are highly desirable to any new hire as well.

Cons – Underpaid for the great work you do.

Advice to Senior Management – Increase wages and improve communication from partners to graduates.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

I have been working at Ernst & Young full-time for more than 7 years

Pros – Ernt and Young is a company with a great culture and great people. the variation in the clients also allows you to meet new contacts in you career..

Cons – At Ernst and young you are required to be efficient as deliverable time frames are shorter than in the industry. this make you an efficient worker which translates very well in industry experience.

Advice to Senior Management – none

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

I worked at Ernst & Young as an intern

Pros – People there were very nice, very willing to help. Granted the directors were extremely busy but the managers and other consultants were always willing to help. It was a very pleasant experience.

Cons – The work given was not very exciting. Did not get to meet any clients, but understandable for an intern.

I worked at Ernst & Young full-time for less than a year

Pros – work life balance, supportive environment, friendly, encourage women in business, very, very good firm to work for

Cons – The computer systems are difficult to learn if you have come from another firm
They still use lotus notes and this can be frustrating when most ppl use outlook

Advice to Senior Management – continue to hire the best in their chosen field and you will remain ahead of your closest competitors

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

I worked at Ernst & Young as an intern for less than a year

Pros – Even as an intern I was provided real challenging work. Strong social focus. High achieving work atmosphere.

Cons – Some periods are very high pressure, however I liked this environment.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

I worked at Ernst & Young as an intern for less than a year

Pros – Location in Sydney convenient. Good culture amongst other vaccies.

Cons – Work itself not particularly engaging or useful for career advancement.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

I worked at Ernst & Young as an intern for less than a year

Pros – - Open plan office, partners and seniors very accessible.
- Nice work culture, friday drinks etc.

The company had a good HR department and a great work culture. There were always other social things to do, and Friday drinks in the common areas was good.

Cons – - Narrow focus on the resources industry (in Perth)
- Work in Tax was boring
- Work was not pre-planned for the internship, and not much was available at that time of year.

There didn't seem to be any work pre-prepared for the internship, and due to the nature of the work, there wasn't much available in Tax R&D at the time of the internship.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

I worked at Ernst & Young full-time for more than a year

Pros – Ernst and Young Review - Assurance

Cons – Low pay and cutting spending on staff functions

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend