Insight Academy Intern Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • I did enjoy the 3-day insights academy although it was quite intense. It was a great experience.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Everyone there is really friendly even we are actually competing for a limited place for placement offer.

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

    • The facilitators gave us full support and provided us with valuable advise and guidance when we were doing our tasks.

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

    • We had breaks between activities and we had drinks at nights in the bar.

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

    • We were given full responsibility on all the virtual business scenarios and group tasks.

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

    • The 3-day insight academy gave me an idea of how assessment centres run and will well prepare me for other interviews and assessments.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • It was quite okay, everyone talked to each other and we had some fun activities too.

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

    • It was quite organised and well structured, we did have a dry run before we had the real assessed tasks.

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

    • Even this is only an insights academy for 1st year students, the company actually took it seriously and gave me a good impression. I think they will definitely invest more when I get the placement offer.

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

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

    • Yes, I would really like to work for them!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, everyone talked to each other and worked together towards the same goal.

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

    • N/A since it is just a 3-day insight academy

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

    • N/A since it is just a 3-day insight academy

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • N/A since it is just a 3-day insight academy

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Actuary, Business Management

London

June 2012

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