Ernst & Young Reviews

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

Pros – The vast majority of those that I have worked with have been outstanding people, which is an EY focus area, and generally everyone supports flexibility and growth/development within the firm. The firm has done a good job of focusing on providing a diverse range of client assignments for employees. Also provide opportunities for affinity groups and other networking activities. Experience will likely vary by region/office but the larger offices serve such a wide variety of clients you can find work which is new and interesting.

Cons – Working busy season hours during non-busy season. Everyone getting into public should know what they are in for in terms of hours but to the extent that carries over post busy season, it can take a toll.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I have been working at Ernst & Young full-time

Pros – A lot of hands on experience and responsibility out of the gate. Huge opportunity to learn and improve technical expertise.

Cons – At times management can make employees feel like expendable widgets. Probably partially true and the case at all very large firms. No real bonus program for lower-level employees means that only partners benefit from financial success.

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

Pros – friendly environment to be at

Cons – long hours during the work season

Advice to Senior Management – keep it up

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I worked at Ernst & Young full-time for more than 3 years

Pros – You get good exposure within the accounting industry by getting to interact with top of the line executives in a broad range of industries.

Cons – Minimal work life balance at every level.

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

Pros – Constant learning environment, yearly promotions (unless you do something really stupid), better than industry raises (although you start lower), great teams, relatively flat structure on the teams on the ground - all levels are listened to and all opinions are considered (of course this depends on the team), lots of flexibility in the summer and anytime if you have the guts to make it happen, opens tons of doors when you decide it's time to leave.

Cons – As with all public accounting, the hours are super long and the work is hard. The technology could use some serious upgrading (all new technologies are supposed to roll out within a couple of years). The firm is so large that it is sluggish in responding to changes in the environment resulting in last minute panics to get something else documented in the files (translated - longer hours).

Advice to Senior Management – Continue to show concern for all levels. Overall, I think the partner group is great and does a good job of making everyone feel important.

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 a year

Pros – Ernst & Young is employee friendly. The company takes into account employee's concern about excessive travel and help make alternative arrangements if some one is not interested in excessive travel.

Cons – Most of the team building activities happen in New York. This could be a disadvantage for employees in other offices as networking is important in this industry.

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

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

Pros – EY is a great place to start if you're right out of college. Co-workers are very nice and there's always support on your daily work. You will learn a lot and networking opportunities are abundant. You can seriously shape your experience at the company.

Cons – On the flip side, most of the work is assigned to you and there's not much flexibility on how you can tackle a problem.

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 less than a year

Pros – Great benefits, there is no other company better to start other than Goldman Sachs. Great exposure and experience. Truly a people culture and they invest a lot in your development. If you do an internship with them during busy season you will make a LOT of money for a college student.

Cons – The hours are crazy during busy season. Of course not as bad as if you would go into investment banking but still pretty crazy. It is hard to have a life and a healthy lifestyle when you are working that much.

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 a year

Pros – Experience in multiple industries. Work with a diverse group of coworkers. Multiple learning opportunities.

Cons – Depending on the office your work in, the work ethic could dictate long hours. I sometimes feel guilty leaving the office before 7 even when it's not busy season.

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

I worked at Ernst & Young full-time for more than 3 years

Pros – - Smart people.
- Good culture.
- Skill development.
- Strong brand for resume
- Nice offices and work environment.

Cons – - It's an accounting firm.
- Bonuses are meager making the worth of putting in the extra effort questionable.

Advice to Senior Management – Keep up the good work.

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