Leadership Academy Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • It was a very enjoyable experience, in the process of the Leadership Academy, you learn a lot about yourself and your skills.

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

    • Everyone was friendly, even the staff! You do some team bonding and can make really good friends.

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

    • Support received is amazing, you are treated like a new Graduate. At the same time you are able to have enough freedom to develop yourself.

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

    • We are busy enough, it is a very elite course.

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

    • A lot of responsibility and trust is delegated to us in order for us to develop our skills.

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

    • A LOT! I've learnt about my strengths, what I can do to develop other aspects of my character. As well as, how I relate to people and true importance team works has.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • A really good combination of fun and work is given. In fact work and fun is even combined together in some tasks.

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

    • Reasonable timings nare given in order for you to have breaks and be on top of the work load you have been given,

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

    • A lot of investment is given to you. The whole point of the academy is to find out about you and your strengths.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • You can get fast-tracked onto the assesment centre with them.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, you are given the opportunity to mingle with those working at EY from all company levels, This is a great experience.

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

    • Accommodation and food is given for free during your stay with them.

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

    • A lot of extra socialising activites are avaliable.

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

    • The course is very structured, after work there are socialising activites.

    2/5
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London

August 2012

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