Insight Academy Candidate Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • It was a fantastic experience and a chance to meet both employees of PwC and other students that also want to peruse a career there

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

    • For the whole time I was there, everything was team-focussed and everyone really did value each-other's opinions and contributions

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

    • Except for the directly assessed elements, we were always able to ask for support or guidance and the staff there were really knowledgeable and helpful.

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

    • Before you join the Academy, it is described as 'intense'... and it is! You are 'on the go' for the whole time you're there, but what you are doing is genuinely interesting and fun so you enjoy being busy.

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

    • Because of the tasks that you are set while on the Academy, everyone is given the opportunity to be responsible for the work that you're doing.

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

    • The Academy gives you the opportunity to network with employees and peers, as well as gain a far deeper understanding into the work that PwC does; subsequently you develop your 'soft-skills' more than 'applicable knowledge' for your degree. These soft-skills are vital in business though and so the Academy has definitely helped me!

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The Academy presented a fun but challenging environment for us to work in - but everyone was there to develop their skills and to enjoy themselves so the atmosphere was 'well balanced'.

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

    • Everything had clearly been meticulously organised and planned - there was a set timetable and everything ran smoothly.

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

    • It was a good mix between learning and applying knowledge and we had talks from some of the Senior Partners of the firm, as well as recent graduates to gives us the best insight possible.

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

    • 5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • As a result of the Academy, I was offered an 11-month Business Placement for my third year of University.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Both evenings we had 'free time' to network with our peers, as well as meeting the staff and some Partners of the firm.

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

    • Absolutely everything (accommodation, meals etc) was provided for the three days that the Academy ran for.

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

    • This doesn't apply to the Academy.

    0/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • This doesn't apply to the Academy.

    0/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

July 2012

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