PwC Insight Academy Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Had so much fun in these 3 days, made some good friends.

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

    • In group tasks, everyone seemed to work cohesively.

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

    • PwC were really enthusiastic!

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

    • Well-timetabled event, lots of group activities, mock assessment centre tasks.

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

    • A leader was elected during the group project

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

    • Really useful professional experience to help careerwise

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Lively atmosphere, people worked well together

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

    • Stuck to the agenda on the timetables given to us

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

    • A lot of feedback was given at each step

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Assessment centre for summer internship!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • No real chance to explore the local area

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

    • Expenses were paid for by PwC, otherwise London is no cheap!

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

    • Quiet suburb outside of Central London, so not much to do

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

    • Networking events at night were great places to speak with employees and develop contacts

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

November 2012

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