Leadership Academy Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

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

    • Very much engaging and interesting work on offer.

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

    • Others respected my opinions and my perspective on the exercises.

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

    • Instructions were very clear but on occasions we were expected to manage difficult tasks ourselves without instructor intervention.

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

    • Extremely busy always. Days were packed with coaching and exercises whilst evenings were busy with social events / networking.

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

    • A lot of responsibility. The instructors left a lot of initiative and options open to us to decide how best to organise ourselves and approach the tasks.

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

    • Invaluable teamwork and employability skills gained.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very stimulating and engaging. Everyone was excited about what was coming up next!

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

    • Extremely well. The instructors and recruiters worked very hard to prepare an exciting and action-packed schedule for us.

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

    • Very much. The company hired 2 highly trained coaches and hired out a conference centre for 3 nights.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very flexible perspective and friendly.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone was keen to get involved on what was on offer.

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

    • Everything was completely free.

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

    • No nightlife as such but social events were constantly organised.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Limited due to lack of time but we had access to the gym/pool/all other facilities.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

South East

September 2012

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