Leadership Academy Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • It was brilliant fun, challenging but rewarding!

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

    • Everyone was very respectful, I never felt undervalued!

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

    • Our advisors were friendly and professional and were always there if we needed them!

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

    • We were really busy!! I would rather it was a day longer to give us time to relax as well as work!

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • On the Leadership Academy, responsibility wasn't really an option as it was all led!

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

    • It helped me get an internship!!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Great, everyone was positive!

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

    • It was really well set up, every activity flowed.

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

    • Ernst and Young were entirely focused on development and how we could grow individually and as a group!

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home

    Healthcare/Dental
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have an internship with them!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Social life was great!

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

    • Free!!

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

    • We didnt need to go out... entertainment was provided!

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • We didnt need to go out... entertainment was provided!

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Accounting, Actuary, Audit, Commercial Banking, Investment Banking, Banking, Business Management, Financial Management, Government

International

August 2012

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