PwC Insight Day Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.9/5
  • The Role
    3.1
  • The Company
    2.9
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • Insight day - quite tiring. Not perfectly organised - a bit of waiting around.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • Insight day - sometimes difficult to get peoples attention. Quite busy atmosphere.

    3/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • Insight day - had to ask for clarification every now and then.

    4/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • Insight day - a bit too busy in the morning - no time for a break!

    2/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • Insight day - not applicable.

    3/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • Insight day - quite useful exercises but other insight days have been more beneficial.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • Insight day - very busy!

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • Insight day - quite well planned but didn't run exactly to plan over the course of the day.

    4/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • Insight day - time, effort and money!

    4/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Subsidised Canteen

    Healthcare/Dental

    3/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Insight day - unfortunately they don't offer a position until after university.

    2/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • Insight day - not applicable.

    3/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Insight day - not applicable

    3/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Insight day - not applicable

    3/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Insight day - not applicable

    3/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Accounting

West Midlands

July 2012


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