Leadership Academy Intern Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • Very enjoyable placement! Interesting and innovative exercises during the day as well as relaxed social events in the evenings!

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

    • The atmosphere was fantastic and I met magnificent people during the placement!

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

    • Supervisors were extremely helpful and sympathetic as each group of about 7 students were given their own "facilitators".

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

    • The days were packed with activities. However, this was due to the short duration of the placement.

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

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

    • The placement mainly consisted of workshops and group exercises in which everyone could get involved.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was excellent as all the people were truly dedicated to the well-being and development of the students. In addition, the people running the workshops managed to create a very warm and safe atmosphere in which students could step out of their comfort zone without the fear of failure.

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

    • Very well organised! Nothing to complain about.

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

    • The entire placement was aimed at the personal development of the participants.

    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?

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Every student got involved in the social activities in the evenings so the social scene was excellent.

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

    • All expenses were catered for from travel there and back to food and accommodation.

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

    • The placement took place at a conference centre with nightlife possibilities.

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

    • As the days were packed with activities, workshops and social activities, this questions is not very applicable to the placement.

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

South East

September 2012

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