Insight Academy student Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • Great way of getting experience with assessment centres and potentially obtaining an internship.

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

    • Everyone was very friendly and we all worked together really well.

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

    • We had group assignments to do but we were each given a PwC manager to assist us with our projects.

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

    • Very busy, they work you really hard!

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

    • The same as everyone else, they're looking to see how well you work in a team.

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

    • Was a good way of seeing what a large graduate employer looks for in potential employees.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Quite work focused, but enjoyable.

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

    • Very slick, we were never just standing around with nothing to do!

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

    • There was a lot of investment as they were essentially trying to find early talent for their graduate programmes!

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • Seems like a very good firm that really invests in its employees to get the best out of them.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes as there are many people who are of a young age so there are many people you can relate to.

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

    • It was free as it was on a site that was partially owned by PwC and paid for by them.

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

    • Non existent, although this was a training academy of PwC's and not an office

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

    • There seemed to be many, but none in the short 3 day period that we had.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

South East

October 2012

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