PwC Insight Academy Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • Super useful, well-thought out plan for participants!

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

    • Got along really well with others, similar personalities.

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

    • Employees from PwC were on hand to help, very eager to answer any and all questions

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

    • Good balance between work and play

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

    • Had to complete team projects, in which a leader was nominated

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Valuable learning experience, great all around few days!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Lively group of people to work with, really enjoyable!

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

    • Well setup thorughout the process

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

    • Made a real effort to tailor feedback to individuals

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Company Parties/Events
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Seems like a good place to work, look forward to summer internship

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Great crowd of people to socialise with

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

    • Accommodation was subsidised as were food and drink

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • No chance to explore the local area

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

    • Only gym and swimming pool on site

    1/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Accounting

London

November 2012

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