Shadow a Female Leader Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • About You
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.6
  • Everything Else
    3.5

    About You

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

    • There was a slight mishap with my laptop that made the first day difficult but other than that a really good experience.

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

    • People were really helpful when I asked questions, and took time out to explain to me their jobs and the background of meetings I sat in on, which helped me to feel involved in the office.

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

    • People were helpful, but I was on a week long program so this would never be extensive.

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

    • It helped me to see how certain aspects of my degree applied to real work.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • I was on the shadow a female leader program which meant it was less structured, but they were good at moving me around the department to shadow whoever had the most interesting thing going on.

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

    • It was a really friendly office, and everyone was happy to talk to me and help me with my work.

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

    • It was a week so whilst people were good at explaining their jobs/work, there was not enough time for training

    3/5
  • 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?

    • Really helpful

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Shadowing meant I got to experience many sides of the firm and many of the people I shadowed had worked at other big 4 firms so gave a comparison of the different cultures in each firm

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

    • It made me consider the role much more seriously, and has helped with working out what kind of internship I want next summer

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

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

    • I was taken around the office to meet people, and moved from person to person whilst shadowing, people would also come up to me to introduce themselves - a very friendly environment

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • I was invited out to lunch on the last day, but as a week program, social event opportunities were limited. I expect this would be better on the internship.

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

    • 3/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Definitely

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

London

September 2013

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