Management Consultant Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Very enjoyable internship which was both challenging and rewarding

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

    • Steep learning curve but if you put in the effort your colleagues will more than look after you and value your work

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

    • Initial 2 days of training, online support and careful guidance from both your personal people manager, buddy and the team you work for

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

    • Started slowly but eventually very busy, but if you are efficient it is a manageable amount. You get out what you put in!

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

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

    • The lessons I learnt I will be very useful in my career. Both people and business skills

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Work hard, play hard

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

    • Initial training and then thrown in at the deep end. Assigned a manager and then put to work straight away.

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

    • Lots of very good training and social events to become more aware of the company and its employees

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

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

    • Given a graduate role for 2013

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Although not run by PwC, the interns where very sociable and strong relationships were formed

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

    • London is, as it always has been, very expensive but the wage was more than enough to cover this

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • London is a great place to live over the summer

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

November 2012

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