Internship Review at PwC

The Role

Role Description

Reviewing and formtting presentations and reports
Event management - sending invitations and monitoring responses; researching topics for discussion at event
Improving relationship map - researching realtionships between staff members and clients
Conducting research and using feedback to design a richpicture (picture used to stimulate discussion)
Business development - researching similar projects and approach taken

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I thoroughly enjoyed my placement and found that it was an excellent insight into consultancy. Due to the excellent support from the partner who I worked for, I was able to work on a wide variety of interesting projects.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

The partner and director I worked for made me feel valued. They bought me a gift at the end of my internship, wrote me excellent and helpful feedback and told me how much they valued me.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Towards the end of my internship, I was very busy with work. I was given several projects during my internship. I have learnt that it is better to say no to work if there is too much to do.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

On one of my projects, I was given the task to manage the event organisation. I reported directly to the director so felt like I had a lot of responsibility. It was good to know that I could be trusted with such work.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

The general atmosphere was very friendly. I regularly had conversation with colleagues about things other than work.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

It was organised quite well in the middle. However, I think the organisation at the begining and end could have been better. Consulting interns spent one day at a residential training centre and then returned to London. It didn't seem worth the trip for a single night. At the end of the internship, it wasn't clear how much work we were expected to do and how we should handover to the next interns. The recruitment team could have been more helpful in aiding the handovers/

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

The partner I worked for is involved in coaching so would offer some helpful advice. The firm's online training website had many interesting and helpful tutorials that were available to interns.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

• Company Parties/Events
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I was offered a graduate job at the end of my internship. Most other interns were offered jobs. People who wanted to change service line were given the opportunity to interview in a different service line.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

One of the interns self-appointed himself as social sec so several events were organised. They were more suited to a particular crowd but it was nice to have a social event to go to with fellow colleagues.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

It was quite expensive in some of the bars.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

A few opportunites were advertised on the weekly consulting emails. I emailed to join one of the socities but did not receive a reply.

Review 264/277 for PwC

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