Talent Academy intern Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.7/5
  • About You
    4.9
  • The Company
    4.6
  • Everything Else
    4.8

    About You

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

    • Extremely insightful experience that has provided me with a great amount of knowledge for the future

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

    • Extremely friendly environment to be in

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

    • Feedback was provided after exercises that was of great use for assessments

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

    • I now feel in a much stronger position in terms of what direction I want to pursue a career in

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • A thorough timetable was provided for each day of the event

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

    • A very enjoyable but intense atmosphere

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

    • Engaging in various exercises developed a wide range of skills, focusing on key areas such as personal development

    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?

    • Networking with both Partners and more recent graduates painted a clear picture of a full time role

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

    • This was clearly presented directly through presentations and also through the attitude of all staff

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

    • Extremely valuable, having the chance to speak first hand with staff helped me to reach an informed decision

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • All travel was reimbursed, and all costs on site were covered.

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

    • A networking evening with Partners was provided, along with a less formal networking session with other members of staff

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

    • Extremely insightful, and everyone that I spoke to was incredibly friendly and helpful

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

    • We heard through various presentations about other work done at PwC, especially the opportunities available with teach first

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

    • A great way to start moving towards a summer internship, and to gain a greater insight into the professional services sector

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

London

May 2013

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