Leadership Academy Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.8/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.9
  • The Culture
    4.6

    The Role

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

    • Thoroughly enjoyed the Leadership Academy. Have recommended it to many of my friends who are looking into this industry.

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

    • By the end the people I did the Academy with were like a family. We all bonded really well.

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

    • The facilitators were incredibly helpful and insightful. In general there was a very relaxed atmosphere and the chance to discover our options.

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

    • There were plenty of activities for the 3 day course. The evening entertainment was fantastic and hilarious. We were all really well looked after and it exceeded my expectations.

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

    • There were a lot of team building exercises and leadership tasks so it was less individual tasks and more collective involvement.

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

    • The experience did help establish the type of team player and leader we all were and also individual styles and strengths.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Wasn't an office atmosphere.

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

    • Was a first time academy aside from the pilot but it all went smoothly.

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

    • Made us all very comfortable and spent time with us aside from the company name.

    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?

    • Fast tracked to Graduate Assessment Centre

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Night time activities were organised.

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

    • All expenses paid.

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

    • Evening events were put on for us.

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

    • Not relevant.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

November 2011

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