Intern Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • About You
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.2
  • Everything Else
    4.3

    About You

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

    • Definitely , the Talent Academy is a very insightful programme-3 days loaded with many enriching activities from services lines activities simulation to personal skills development such as personal branding.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • The support system in term of the PwC people, knowledgeable people in the different services lines, was incredible.

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

    • All queries were effortlessly answered by PwC people. Advice pertaining to one's professional interests was readily given.

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

    • Looking back, it has been a very enriching experience. The knowledge acquired- valuation of companies, reporting of activities- is extremely useful especially for my finance modules.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very elaborate and detailed

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Despite the long hectic days packed with different activities, we had time to socialise. The 'photo booth' was a new concept introduced by PwC. Many took real pleasure in it.

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

    • Efforts made by PwC to retain the best.

    4/5
  • 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?

    • Partners representing different lines of business would readily share their working experience with us.

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

    • Culture of PwC was highlighted during every activity. 'Iconic' is a word to be embraced!

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

    • Very valuable content in deciding one's career path.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • All travelling costs reimbursed.

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

    • Yes, during formal dinner, in between breaks.

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

    • An insight into effective networking that takes place in the world of work.

    3/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Yes, numerable opportunities

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

    • Definitely!

    5/5
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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

May 2013

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