Intern Strategy Consulting Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • It was by far the best internship I did so far. The projects I worked on were interesting, my team amazing and I learned a lot!

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

    • I was fully integrated into my team. Also, my opinion was valued at all stages.

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

    • I was allocated a buddy, who helped me to settle and who answered all possible questions. My people manager was responsible for making sure that I was on the right track and that I got out of the internship what I wanted to.

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

    • My team allocated me work all the time.

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

    • I was a full member of the team, taking the proper role of an associate. I did the research, which all analysis was based on.

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

    • I improved massively both my PowerPoint skills and Excel skills, which will prove invaluable when preparing coursework and my bachelor thesis. Also, the internship honed my analytical, communication and research skills.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was friendly and supportive which lead to an amazing atmosphere overall.

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

    • After a 5-day induction and basic training I was assigned to my first project. Before starting my second project I worked on a business development case.

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

    • We received a 5-day training on the basic skills, the company and IT.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I received a full-time offer to start as an associate.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We went for coffee and for lunch. Additionally, we often went to restaurants and went out.

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

    • Living in London is generally quiet expensive. The general price level around the office was quiet high.

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

    • No real nightlife opportunities around but some bars.

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

    • Nothing was promoted to us directly but language courses.

    1/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Management Consulting

London

November 2011

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