Leadership Academy Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • It was really interesting, I met some awesome friends who I hope I'll keep for life!

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Everyone felt so friendly and I could sak all sorts of really trivial questions without feeling stupid. They reallt made us feel like family.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • The whole course was training to become leaders, each event and seminar was well put together, thought out, and really made us think.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • We were doing everything from planning how to escape a bushfire to practicing african drumming - it was one of the best times of my life.

    5/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Not much, but it was only an insight three days. We had lots of responsibility for our personal development.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I know I've improved my confidence and am much happier talking to senior people now, my presentation skills are much better but mostly now I have a life plan and goal and know what I want to achieve from life, and I thank EY for that chance,

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • All drinks were paid for, we had Kareoke on the first night, everyone got on really well, and we had lots of team building activities to help us make new friends.

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Perfectly - from the bar of chocolate we got in the post as a welcome gift to the iPod we opened in the taxis we got on the way home - perfectly organised and seemlessly thought through.

    5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Amazingly - I've grown so much, both from those three days and afterwards by reflection on all we learned. It was a really worthwhile experience, and I'd reccomend it to anyone.

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I did love EY but the course taught me that I think I need to do work that directly helps people to be satisfied, so now I am looking into careers in the third sector.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • So much fun was had - the free bar really helped but then again so did the fact that we are all driven, ambitious young people.

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Everything was free and the meals were amazing!

    5/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • The Academy staff did a really good job of giving us wind down time, and we also got to have dinner with a partner which was a real highlight of the trip for me.

    5/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There wasn't enough time - we were busy for all three days!

    3/5
    Report this review

Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

November 2011

View More Reviews
View More Jobs