Insight Academy Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • It was a thoroughly worthwhile and enjoyable experience.

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

    • There was a real sense of team-work and mutual respect.

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

    • There was a great network of support at our disposal.

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

    • The days were hectic but there was time to appreciate and reflect on what we had learned and contributed.

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

    • There was a real onus on both team and individual contributions, which was a great motivator.

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

    • I felt I gained some universally applicable skills along the way and understood better how I work in teams.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Networking was highly emphasised and there was a great community spirit.

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

    • It was clear the entire program was meticulously planned.

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

    • It's refreshing to see a company put so much effort into such a program.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • Several weeks later I was offered a Summer Internship and had a choice of most lines of service. There were no further hurdles to jump through so it was a highly efficient process.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone was down to earth and the atmosphere was great among us.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • PwC were kind enough to subsidise drink costs.

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

    • There were few amenities nearby other than the hotel's bar.

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

    • It was a hectic program but there was some flexibility to pursue alternative opportunities.

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Business Management, Management Consulting

London

November 2011

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