Leadership Academy Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.7/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    5.0

    The Role

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

    • Very enjoyable, perfectly planned and met amazing people.

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

    • The supervisors really helped us to feel at home and colleagues were all like minded, friendly individuals.

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

    • Supervisors helped us whenever we needed and provided ample support throughout the four days to make us feel comfortable.

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

    • Packed day from morning to evening with lots of activities, flexible in the evenings though.

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

    • Not really anything to have responsibility for, it was an academy.

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

    • Taught by top Professors from Ashridge University, learnt a lot.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very good atmosphere throughout, very relaxed yet serious when required.

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

    • Organised well, told about the agenda before hand.

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

    • Stayed in a nice business hotel with free Wi Fi! Good breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • Fast tracked to the Assessment centre which can get you a Summer Internship/Graduate Job.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Every evening there were partner dinners planned a fun activity with everyone.

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

    • Everything was provided for free!

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

    • In a remote hotel so cannot travel to clubs, although had a karaoke room.

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

    • Organised fun and work.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Accounting, Actuary, Audit

London

August 2012

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