Company: EY
Date: 2008-09-29
Overall rating: 4/5
Employment status: current

Experience builder for better opportunities later in the career
Pros: Good place to gain experience while working on large or high-profile clients.  Generally, public accounting at the Big 4 is considered a ''stepping stone'' job as larger salaries and better positions come along from private companies as you rise the ranks.  This is no different at Ernst & Young.

The company allows you to gain on-the-job skills in public accounting and working in groups toward year-end deadlines. Employees/management here are generally friendly and open.
Cons: Can be a very political organization.  The salary is a public accounting salary, which is low.  The hours can get hectic during busy season in audit.