Leadership Academy Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • About You
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.0
  • Everything Else
    4.4

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • The work was mentally challenging but staff were always there for support when needed. It was extremely rewarding and enjoyable.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • EY made it clear that they valued our skills and hoped to have us work for them in the future. The freebies also helped.

    5/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • Much of the course required feedback immediately after activities and much of the final day was also dedicated to both peer review and staff reviews.

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

    • My views on and methods of leadership have definitely developed after the course.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • While the programme was clear and generally maintained I found being mentally challenged from 7am - 10pm quite tiring.

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • The activities were always interesting and I made some good friends.

    4/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • EY were barely mentioned during the course and it was run by outside consultants. It was very much about our development.

    5/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • The focus was not on what it would be like to work with EY in an everyday context. It was made clear however, how we could fit into the company were we to work with them.

    3/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • EY projected an extremely friendly and team oriented culture.

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • I have certainly been persuaded that I could be happy working with EY.

    4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • There were also quite a few freebies.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • There were a number of staff facilitating the programme as well as the opportunity to talk to senior partners over dinner.

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Very good.

    5/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Working on the Leadership Academy and other such programmes.

    3/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • It has proved to be invaluable.

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

South East

April 2013

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