Insight Details

  • Job Title: EY Leadership Academy
  • Start Date: 2011
  • Length: Insights (1-4 Weeks)
  • Location: Horsley Park,
    South East
  • Salary: Unpaid
  • Roles: Accountancy, Actuarial, Auditing/Tax, Financial Management
  • Reviewer’s Course: BA Economics
  • Reviewer’s University: University of Exeter
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Job Title: EY Leadership Academy

Overall Rated 7.6

★★★★★★★★☆☆

The Role

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

Rated 8/10

I found the leadership academy thoroughly enjoyable and a great way to learn more about myself and EY

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

Rated 8/10

Despite the short period I got to know others very well and that they respected my opinions and decisions

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

Rated 9/10

During the academy the tutors were fantastic as they offered all the support possible when I was ill.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
★★★★★★★★★

Rated 9/10

The set up for the 3 days kept us perfectly busy without becoming bored/over tired. The times to relax were also filled with fun activities

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

Rated 6/10

During some tasks I was fully in control however in others I was following other people.

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

Rated 8/10

Gave a huge insight to type of person I was/my ideal leadership type

The Organisation

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

Rated 9/10

I was based in Horsley Park so wasn't actually in an EY office.

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

Rated 9/10

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

Rated 8/10

10. What were the perks on your work placement?
★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

  • Subsidised Canteen
  • Sports and Social Club
  • Company Parties/Events
11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Other Information

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

Rated 9/10

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

Rated 5/10

N/A

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

Rated 5/10

N/A

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

Rated 5/10

N/A

Final Average Overall Review Ratings

Calculated by combining the answers in each section.

  • The Role Overall

    ★★★★★★★★☆☆
  • The Organisation Overall

    ★★★★★★★★☆☆
  • Everything Else Overall

    ★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

The final verdict…

On average, this intern student rated Ernst & Young with a 7.6 star rating average.

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Review 272/284 for Ernst & Young

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