Leadership Academy Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • The leadership academy was great fun and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to others

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

    • Everyone took the time to listen and the feedback at the end was very thoughtful

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • All the mentors assisting in the programme were helpful and supportive

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

    • The days are long but there is a variety of stuff that goes on

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • The leadership academy was fairly structured but there were many opportunities for individuals to take the lead so there was a good balance.

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

    • I learnt a lot about myself and how I act in group situations

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone I met from EY was really friendly and enthusiastic

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

    • Almost everything ran to plan and it had obviously been thought out very thoroughly

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

    • It appeared that a lot of time, effort and money had been spent on us during the leadership academy.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Fast track to assessment centre for summer internship!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, things were happening every night

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Everything on the leadership academy is paid for by EY

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Karaoke, Pub Quiz, Free Bar etc so it was a great few days

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • N/A

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Education/Teaching

August 2012

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