Talent Academy Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • About You
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.8
  • Everything Else
    4.3

    About You

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

    • It was enjoyable because I met many students and therefore made good friends.

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

    • The academy had 78 participants in total, so it is difficult to feel valued but PwC were very nice when required.

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

    • If you ever needed anything they would help as much as they could. Everything logistically was provided.

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

    • They had practice group exercises and practice presentations to teach you but I have attended better.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • It had a very intense packed schedule from early morning till late night.

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

    • They tried to make it relaxed. There were some assessed exercises and tests where things got serious but otherwise they were very informal and relaxed.

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

    • There was a 3 course dinner with partners that gave you the opportunity to network. Practice group and presentation exercises were in place but not 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?

    • There was a 3 course dinner with partners that gave you the opportunity to network to learn how life at the company is but this required self commitment.

    2/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • There was a 3 course dinner with partners that gave you the opportunity to network to learn the culture. We also had a more informal networking session with employees to get a sense of the culture.

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

    • Service lines were barely touched and required independent research. Networking opportunities were presented though and could be used to gain a deeper understanding.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • They paid for all travel costs and provided accommodation and food throughout the course.

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

    • There was an informal networking opportunity with general employees and a 3 course sit down dinner with partners.

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

    • There was an informal networking opportunity with general employees and a 3 course sit down dinner with partners.

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

    • It was up to you to ask the right questions to gain this knowledge.

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Can help you network with people you otherwise would not be able to. Make good friends from a diverse range of backgrounds and most importantly can lead to a summer internship offer.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

July 2013

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