Insight Review at Ernst & Young

The Role

Role Description

Learning about leadership theory, and putting it into practice.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I had a really good time. The other people on the course were great, the people running it were top quality, and I learned a lot

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Everyone was very keen to help each other, and to help us develop and get the maximum from the course.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Our table facilitator was great.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I like being busy, and our time was packed.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

We all had the opportunity to take on leadership roles, which was the point of the Leadership Academy

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

It taught me about my own capabilities

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

We had something to get on with, but it was enjoyable

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

The whole thing went very smoothly

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

The Leadership Academy was entirely about the participants.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

• Subsidised Canteen

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

The company has the atmosphere and approach to work that I want to work in, not sure if I want to work in that sector.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

The evening socials were good.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Accommodation and food was included in the course.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Evening socials were good.

15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

The Leadership Academy was pretty full, so this question isn't relevant to my placement.

In addition to these questions, is there any extra information you would like to leave about your experiences on your work placement that other students may be interested in?

It's definitely worth doing, you will learn a lot.

Review 267/284 for Ernst & Young

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