EY Women's Leadership Academy. Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3/5
  • About You
    3.3
  • The Company
    2.8
  • Everything Else
    2.9

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • At times it was quite intense and tiring but the time we spent was definitely well utilised.

    2/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • We were allocated an EY employee for each team who spent a lot of time with us.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • The academy was catered to every different personality.

    4/5
  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • At times some of the content we were covering about team work and leadership seemed a bit wish washy.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Every day was jam-packed with different workshops and activities.

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • The atmosphere was one of high energy. Every participant had a very different personality and the academy embraced every type of team player.

    3/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The academy was very intense and well-thought out.

    4/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • The academy did not cover much of the opportunities available at EY it was mainly focused on us as participants.

    2/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Although we had the chance to speak with employees, there was little covered on EY as a firm.

    3/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Again, little about careers opportunities or decisions was covered.

    2/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • It was an unpaid experience.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • There was an employee dinner half way through the experience.

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • There was a meal to meet EY employees.

    3/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • We had the chance to speak to the EY co-ordinators.

    2/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • A good way to discover more about core soft skills crucial in the working world.

    4/5
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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

South East

November 2013

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