EY Leadership Acadmey Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • Very enjoyable, a lot of work, but extremely rewarding and informative.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • We were made to feel like we would be valued members of the company.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Given lots of support as the whole aim of the Academy was to develop you as a person.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Very busy in the day, but did not nave any work to do in the evennings so could relax and enjoy the activities they put on.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Not a huge amount of responsibility, but it was a training Academy, sothis was never the aim.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I think I have developed many skills that I will take forward for life, having learnt alot anout myself in a short period and how to improve how I work and lead others.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone there was very friendly, we were made to feel welcome, and I still keep in touch with many of the applicants.

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • There was always something to do, and the Academy progressed at a rate which challeneged, but did not overburden you.

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

    • Spent time in a fantastic hotel, partners gave up their time to speak to us, had a very expensive goody bag at the end.

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Got offered a place at an assessment centre automatically on completion of the Academy.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, we all enjoyed activities together when the work eneded, and the general atmosphere was very friendly.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Free Bar, free food.

    5/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Kareoke at the hotel,but thats it.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Not appropriate for the Academy.

    1/5
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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

November 2011

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