PwC Insight Academy Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • Challenging but very enjoyable!

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

    • Extremely valued by most. However, some people were a little arrogant and were quick to put you down. But I guess that is life for you

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

    • Support and guidance was always there is you needed it. Staff were extremely helpful and friendly. And the feedback after the placement was extremely valuable

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

    • Extremely busy, was non stop from the day I arrived

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Not much responsibility was given because the whole 3 days were pretty much planned. However had a group project to do and we had the responsibility for preparing and delivering it on the last day to some partners of the firm

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

    • My confidence was enhanced by this programme

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • I would of expected it to be a tense atmosphere but it was quite the opposite.

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

    • Pretty much seamless

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

    • A lot of effort and money was spent in developing and training me to get an internship

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • Got an internship!!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Couldnt of asked for a better social scene. Helps that everyone was like minded

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

    • Everything was paid for by the company

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

    • Never went out as I was too tired

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • No because the days were planned out from like 8am- 10pm

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

October 2012

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