Insight Placement Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • A fantastic experience!

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

    • Everyone from the other students, the the Grad Team, to the courser runners, everyone gave a bit to make you feel as if your comment and contribution was extremely important.

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

    • Everyone was so friendly and gelled so quickly, especially with the Grad Team.

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

    • The balance was stunningly well managed!

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

    • You were given responsibility when you needed to.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • To the extent that I can look at day to day life and think what I should do according to what I have learnt!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Wouldn't say it was 100% fun, but it was studious and therefore motivating. We had some grueling readings but it was part of the set up of the Leadership Academy which helped altogether.

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

    • Everything ran to the minute and was always action packed.

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

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

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

    • I am looking to apply in the future. Having secured a fast-track application I will be using this year to see what interests me and then submitting an application next year.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The crowd, was bright, extremely sociable and bubbly.

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

    • N/A

    0/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • We had a lot of fun with Karaokes, Drum Sessions and an all round sociable scene.

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

    • N/A

    0/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

November 2011

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