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?
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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?
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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)?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
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- Subsidised Canteen
- Sports and Social Club
- Company Parties/Events
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
Other Information
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
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N/A
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
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N/A
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
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N/A
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