Student Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • About You
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.8
  • Everything Else
    4.8

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • Very informative and varied.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • Everyone was extremely welcoming and took time out of their days to answer my questions and tell me about their professional experience.

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • I was given a day-long induction that helped me to feel comfortable working in the office and contacted throughout by not only the student recruitment team but other colleages

    4/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • I wasn't expected to do much in terms of working as I was shadowing a female leader, but I learnt a lot about professional conduct and networking. I feel more confident in an office environment.

    2/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • Difficult to answer ebcause I had to be flexible to fit in with the timetable of a busy team leader! But I never felt neglected or unsure of what I was supposed to be doing.

    4/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • Friendly, interesting and not at all scary!

    5/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • Didn't really have time for training

    2/5

  • 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?
  • Was put in touch with young workers as well as partners and manageres in order to understand the hierarchy and career progression opportunities within the company

    5/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • Was a 'fly on the wall' at a range of events, from quartly meetings to sports day!

    4/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • Very! I would like to follow this career path and given the opportunity to do so

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • I was paid well and reimbursed for travel to another office


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • lots of opportunities, both in the office and more socially

    4/5

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

    5/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • A grad schemer told me all about the different events and programmes on offer

    5/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • Absolutely

    5/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Actuary, Business Operations

Yorkshire and Humberside

September 2017


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