Ernst and Young Leadership Academy Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • Very enjoyable and fun, with a lot of attention being paid to developing our potentials.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • I met a lot of good friends and still keep in touch, everyone was encouraging and supportive of each other.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • Massive guidance provided prior to, during and after the leadership academy, with facilitators and mentors very willing to answer questions.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • A packed schedule but with very sufficient rest time, in a conducive environment. Most of the activities were very enjoyable anyway.

    5/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • A good balance it was ensured that there would be no one-man shows, everyone was given equal opportunities to speak and to lead.

    3/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • Practical and professional advice, with an abundance of resources for reference.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • Great environment, with lots of entertainment available.

    5/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • Detailed briefings provided.

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • The programme was very focused on our personal development and our aspirations.

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Flexi Time

    Company Car

    International Travel

    5/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Very appealing.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • A very people friendly firm.

    5/5

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

    3/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Not applicable

    3/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • From what I heard from interns and employees, there were a lot of activities to be involved in.

    5/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Accounting, Audit

London

August 2012


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