Pwc WiB Insight Week Review

This insight week was different to any other work experience I have had. Instead of completing small tasks throughout the week and not seeing what the department was like overall you got to shadow different Directors within the firm, meaning you got a greater overall insight into the department and the different sections within it This meant it was thoroughly enjoyable as there was always something new to learn and see each day.

Despite coming in for only a week of insight, staff treated you with the utmost respect and cared for you as a person and a future employee. I was taken out to lunch every day with new people within the firm, from graduate employees to directors. This was great as you felt included and that you fit in straight away with the firm.

As I was there for only a week there was not much guidance needed as I did not work directly on a project with the firm. However, I regularly asked questions and asked for support from the director I was shadowing and she was happy to help and went out of her way to support me when necessary. In addition to this, after my insight week, I still have contact with staff members at PwC who are supporting me and helping me with any queries I have.

I was provided with ample amount of information about graduate schemes at PwC which helped me to decide on what type of graduate role I would like after university and what I would do within the first 3 years at the firm as a graduate employee. This has helped me motivate myself for my second year of university to achieve above a 2:1 to stand out as a graduate employee as this role is something I would like to take on after my graduation. This insight week is the best way to learn on the job about the firm and if it is the right job for you.

My director was excellent in arranging my insight week and structuring it. she even set up a google calendar and alerts for me so that I knew exactly what I was doing throughout the week and at what times. In addition to this, she ensured that if I had any preferences of what I wanted to do in the insight week that she would tailor the week to my wishes.

Could not ask for a better, welcoming atmosphere. I would love to go back again for a summer internship. A brilliant, inclusive environment which I would be proud to call my employer in the future.

As it was only a week of insight, there wasn't much training we could do. However, the firm invested a lot of time in preparing us for our final interviews with the firm in order to ensure we were ready. In addition to this, the firm provided us with tips on interviews enabling us to develop these skills for the future so that we can stand out when graduate job interviews take place. This was great.

This could not have provided me with more insight. This week really is a must to see what the firm is like. After just a week, I totally understood the role I would have at the firm after graduating, the type of tasks and training I would be given. I already had found out about the companies dress down fridays and the departments clubs and meetings which they have at the end of the month, I could really see what my role would be like at the firm if I joined.

By going straight into the firm and working with all levels of employees I got to experience the inclusive and family like culture of the firm which is seen at all parts of the firm. I was also given booklets to read about the culture at the firm which helped me understand the company culture even more.

The content could not of been more helpful. If I had any queries or questions the staff at PwC answered my questions to the best of their abilities and if they could not answer the question they got others to help me. This week really makes you feel like a real employee at the firm meaning you can experience what your life at the firm would be like. I recommend that anyone who is unsure on their pathway to complete an insight week as it really does make or break your future career path.

I was paid for my time at the firm which was to cover all expenses of travel or food bought for the week.

I networked every single day and consequently, have kept in touch with employees at different levels of the firm because of this. Every day I met and worked with new people. In addition to this, I went out for lunch every single day with new people, meaning I could engage with nearly all of the departments staff on a personal level after leaving the firm. The networking opportunities at this firm were brilliant and are so valuable in providing you future contacts.

I networked every single day and consequently, have kept in touch with employees at different levels of the firm because of this. Every day I met and worked with new people. In addition to this, I went out for lunch every single day with new people, meaning I could engage with nearly all of the departments staff on a personal level after leaving the firm. The networking opportunities at this firm were brilliant and are so valuable in providing you future contacts.

There was a intranet I was connected to once at the firm for the insight week which provided me with all opportunities and things going on outside of the firm which you could engage in. In addition to this, the firms twitter account also informed you of this such as a biking club.

Could not recommend enough. Was such a valuable week and enabled me to develop a future career plan and pathway for myself. Would love to go back to the firm for a summer internship.