Technology Consulting Internship Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • It was a fantastic experience both in terms of gaining challenging work experience and enjoying myself throughout the process.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I felt that my opinion was valued from day 1. My colleagues were extremely welcoming and supportive and I definitely felt that I was a contributing member of the team.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I felt very supported throughout the entire internship. My people manager was extremely approachable and even if he wasn't available I felt comfortable approaching any other employee as they were always willing to help me out.

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

    • It varied on a day to day basis, but for the most part I was kept busy with project work that I knew was relevant to the project as a whole. At no point did I feel like I was simply being given make-work tasks to occupy my time.

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

    • I was given a fairly large amount of responsibility. I was put in charge along with another intern of our own internal project. It was daunting but also a fantastic learning experience.

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

    • The main skills that I took away from the experience were Presentation Skills. Over the course of the internship I drastically improved my ability to deliver a presentation and this is something that will help me throughout my degree and future career.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was quite casual. Everyone was there to work obviously, but at the same time people wanted to enjoy their time. It was an extremely friendly environment.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The firm wide events when all of the interns were brought together from across the UK were extremely well run. There was some confusion in my individual office with internship budget problems which unfortunately resulted in us being unable to travel to client projects.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • There was a significant amount of time devoted to training which I found to be very beneficial.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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

    • I was offered a job, but have since turned down that initial offer in order to request an office location transfer.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I got along fairly well with the other interns for the most part, and there was a fair bit of socialising amongst the group outside of work.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Average cost of living, not cheap, not expensive.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I wasn't a big fan of the local nightlife.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Being in a city, of course there are opportunities, but it is up to you to find them.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Management Consulting

Northern Ireland

October 2014

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