PwC Talent Academy Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.9/5
  • About You
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • Everything Else
    4.8

    About You

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

    • Really very interesting.

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

    • Every body was made to feel important and that their contribution in group work was pivotal.

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

    • There were always people available to talk to from all different levels and branches within the company.

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

    • Massively useful for later life in so many aspects.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well structured, with each activity extremely useful (but exhausting cramming it all in).

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

    • Ridiculously friendly and calm.

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

    • Loads, I'm extremely grateful.

    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?

    • I feel I have an infinitely better idea what it would be lie to work for PwC.

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

    • Massively, there were presentations explaining more about the company and group activities demonstrating the type of work that was done.

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

    • Extremely useful (although there is always a bias to remember when talking to the people who you are directed to speak to)

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • My travel costs were all paid for up to 150 pounds.

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

    • Loads of opportunities for this with employees from very different departments/hierarchies within the company.

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

    • Great, especially the opportunity to network with senior partners. Would only be improved by the chance for a one on one with them.

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Yes I was able to ask employees questions about their social lives.

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

    • A great way to learn about the company, develop yourself and have fun.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Northern Ireland

July 2013

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