PwC Insight Academy intern Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • Action packed, fun and intellectually stimulating

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

    • Lots of group assessments and opportunities to network

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

    • Lots of PwC reps around to offer help

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

    • Day started at 9am and typically ended at around 11pm (including evening networking and socialising)

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

    • Mainly just assessments - not a lot of actual work given

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Group assessments and group consultancy pitch were helpful, but no work experience gained

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly

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

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

    • More just getting an insight into the firm and passing all the assessments set

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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

    • Well positioned, prospering firm that offers many opportunities for employment

    5/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • All expenses paid

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

    • 4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Lots of networking events

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Accounting, Economics

London

June 2012

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