Leadership Academy participant Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • I had a really good time. The other people on the course were great, the people running it were top quality, and I learned a lot

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

    • Everyone was very keen to help each other, and to help us develop and get the maximum from the course.

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

    • Our table facilitator was great.

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

    • I like being busy, and our time was packed.

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

    • We all had the opportunity to take on leadership roles, which was the point of the Leadership Academy

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

    • It taught me about my own capabilities

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • We had something to get on with, but it was enjoyable

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The whole thing went very smoothly

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

    • The Leadership Academy was entirely about the participants.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The company has the atmosphere and approach to work that I want to work in, not sure if I want to work in that sector.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • The evening socials were good.

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

    • Accommodation and food was included in the course.

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

    • Evening socials were good.

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

    • The Leadership Academy was pretty full, so this question isn't relevant to my placement.

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Accounting, Audit

South East

November 2011

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