Student Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

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

    About You

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

    • Good insight into the oppurtunities available. Learnt that it is very flexible to move between different areas of the company, hearing from other staff.

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

    • Very encouraging staff who are proud to work there.

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

    • They gave a good outline of what they expected from you in the tasks.

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

    • Helped me alot with understanding theres different oppurtunities out there, especially with PwC who don't limit you to particular roles but rather encourage you to do what you are most comfortable with. There was emphasis on team work ethic for many of its projects.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very intense schedule with many different activites.

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

    • Buzzing atmosphere with students from different uni's and parts of the world. Always talking about activities that engaged us.

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

    • Could tell they put a great amount of effort with getting activites organised succinctly.

    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?

    • At this stage there are people applying for different areas within PwC, so there is not great emphasis on a specific role. There was oppurtunities to meet with staff and discuss their role within the company.

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

    • Great place to work with a co-operative environment.

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

    • I was very encouraged to apply for consultancy after this insight, as i was more aware of the benefits available in the area.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Paid for flights

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

    • One night with many employees to talk to.

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

    • Formal dinner.

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

    • Employees are normal people who aren't doing anything too outlandish. One guy runs alot.

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

    • Very well structured and demanding enough to keep you alert and interested.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Business Management

Northern Ireland

April 2014

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