PwC Insight Academy Review

by PwC

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Rating

4.4/5
  • About You
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.6
  • Everything Else
    4.8

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • The programme was a good insight into working at PricewaterhouseCoopers. The programme was filled with activities and social events and was very enjoyable.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • The programme was held off-sight, but all PwC staff I encountered were friendly and welcoming and always on hand if one were to require any assistance.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • As stated above, staff were always on hand, if assistance was required. Group and individual feedback was provided for the activities we participated in.

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

    • No degree specific skills were gained, but teamwork and interpersonal skills were developed (valuable in life).

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well structured. Ran according to schedule.

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • As stated, staff were really friendly. The other interns were also friendly, there was no competition as such, and I got to meet a diverse group of students and make some new friends.

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

    • Huge investment by the company. The event was completely free and we received lots of free stuff!

    5/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • Although not held on sight, I was able to gain a good insight into PwC's unique culture, and what working with them would be like (through lectures and talking to staff).

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • As stated above, I gained a good insight into PwC's culture. However, going on sight may have given me a better feel for it.

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • The content was very useful: we were taught about PwC's different "service lines" and how they fit into the company, as well as learning about the firm's unique culture.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • Free drinks, food and other stuff were provided by PwC.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • There were a lot of opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company, especially in the social events in the evening.

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Very enjoyable. However some people were already tired at the end of an action-packed day, so may have been too much.

    5/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Yes, in particular, sports and charity work.

    5/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Yes, 100%: it was very enjoyable and I learned a lot about PwC and the professional services industry in general.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Financial Management

London

April 2013

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