PwC Talent Academy Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.9/5
  • About You
    3.0
  • The Company
    2.7
  • Everything Else
    3.1

    About You

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

    • It was a good experience with great people and a lovely location

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

    • I did feel like on of many on the programme, with little individual care

    2/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • Some support during exercises

    3/5
  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • There were plenty of consulting case studies, which was good experience

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • There was lots to do and always something on!

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

    • Everyone, staff and other people on programme, were all very friendly

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

    • Not that much I felt

    2/5
  • 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?

    • Very little - I would appreciated some presentations about the different PwC business areas

    1/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • We spoke to a few employees which was good, but otherwise I didn't learn that much about the company

    2/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • It helped further show to myself what my skills are

    3/5

    Everything Else

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

    • A lovely hotel was provided too

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

    • Yes, two evenings - one of which was a formal dinner

    3/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • There were too many people on the programme per PwC employee to be able to have a significant conversation.

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

    • A little from speaking to partners, managers etc.

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

    • Yes, this programme is to learn more about yourself than the company

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Accounting

East Midlands

April 2014

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