Women in Technology Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • About You
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.7
  • Everything Else
    4.4

    About You

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

    • I really enjoyed the placement, everyone there was easy to get along with and always willing to help

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

    • The placement allowed me to work alongside people working at different levels, from associates/ TA's to COO's of sectors. At no point did I ever feel devalued and how PwC offices are set up means that its hard to distinguish between the levels which people work at.

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

    • The recruitment team had good communication skills before the placement started, and checked up on my progress regularly to make sure I was happy and enjoying myself.

    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 really enjoyed working at PwC and hopefully, I will be able to complete a summer internship and progress into the company. The placement really showed what skills were necessary for after working life.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Each day had a different structure and was organised well.

    3/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Everyone was really lovely, and were more than happy to answer questions i had.

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

    • To get the placement I had to go through all the usual recruitment processes as well as other online activities. PwC also gave me a laptop whilst I was at the firm so that I could properly partake in work

    4/5
  • 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 days differed, so some days were really helpful and others were less.

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • The placement really showed what it would be like to work for PwC

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

    • The days differed, so some days were really helpful and others were less.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • I was paid hourly as well as having transport paid for if I had to go to a different office.

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

    • Yes, I worked with a number of different people and interacted with various professions

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

    • The opportunity allowed me to meet plenty of people and socialise with them.

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Yes, I attended a social meeting about what activities the sector was going to do out of office hours (go-karting)

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Definitely

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

North East

April 2018

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