Leadership Academy Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.7/5
  • About You
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.6
  • Everything Else
    4.5

    About You

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

    • Very good - learnt a lot about myself and my abilities.

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

    • EY staff were more than happy to talk to me whenever I had questions.

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

    • We had a personal mentor who guided us through and helped give reflective feedback

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

    • Will help in my degree - any group work projects. Beyond - how to demonstrate leadership abilities in the work place.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Really well structured - activities were done on specific days to help us learn and develop the most efficiently

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

    • Very positive, enjoyable atmosphere, It's been challenging but very fun.

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

    • Invested 4 days in developing my leadership skills. Constant personal reflections to allow me to digest what I have learnt about myself.

    5/5
  • 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?

    • Lots of opportunities to talk to EY staff and ask them anything we want. Not so much a 'full-time' understanding.

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Exposure to the staff has given me a positive attitude towards the company culture. All the staff seem to be very happy with EY and work opportunities.

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

    • Keen to keep on developing leadership skills and hence take a role which will involve leader others. I've enjoyed the EY experience and would definitely see them as a future employer.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Up to £100 of reimbursed travel.

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

    • Had a partners dinner, opportunities throughout the duration to network.

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

    • Really good, sat down to chat with people about their experience. Could do with swapping round stafd more.

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Yes, spoke to them about it, sounded positive.

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Absolutely, learnt so much and had so much fun!

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

South East

April 2015

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