Shadow a female leader (assurance) Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • About You
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.4
  • Everything Else
    3.1

    About You

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

    • I had the chance to look at a lot of varied teams across Assurance and different clients - this meant that the experience was never dull

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

    • Everyone was willing to talk to you - at meeting, they would all specially ensure you understood the background/what was going on

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

    • In terms of advice on a career in audit, there was lots.

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

    • Since it's only a week, the skills you gain are highly limited. You do help out with some of the work - I had a chance to help come up with ideas for audit pitches and do some qualitative research, but you don't really do much work that adds value, it's more about learning about the career

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • It only consisted of shadowing, they weren't any talks, so the experience really just depends on who you get to shadow!

    3/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Obviously assurance isn't fast paced, but the exposure to different teams meant that the work was varied!

    3/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • A week is limited for any firm to be able to 'invest' in you as such, but it's good as an eye opener to a future career in audit

    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?

    • Shadowing is far better than talks and presentations in understanding what people actually do day to day in the division

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

    • PWC have an amazing culture, so supportive and about team work, you could see it in action!

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

    • Being able to see day to day work life was highly helpful, whether you decide it's for you or not!

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Given you work very little during the week, the pay is generous!

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

    • You get to know a few people well rather than meet lots of people

    2/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Little social events - it's not really the aim of the week!

    2/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Everyone would talk to you about what they were involved in!

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

    • It's really a helpful experience, if you have any interest in PWC or assurance as a career

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Accounting, Audit

London

September 2013

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