Insight Academy Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • Didn't know what to expect from the Insight, but it was really helpful that we got to talk to a broad range of people involved in the company to gain better knowledge

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • The group had around 50 people, but the staff made a lot of effort to get to know everyone, and encouraged team bonding

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • There were a lot of different people to talk to, and we were able to ask any questions we wanted

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • There was the perfect balance between work, both assessed and non-assessed activities, and time to get to know others

    5/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • We worked mainly in teams for the assessments, we have responsibility to get things done...but as it wasn't a full internship the extent of what we were doing was limited

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

    • I felt that I have improved greatly in terms of my interpersonal skills, as well as gaining a better knowledge of the accounting field

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • The staff running the programme were fun and joined in the activities that they could

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Everything was self-contained in the grounds, and PwC even thought about the transport problems and offered accommodation for the night previous to the starting date

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

    • We were given a lot of opportunities to meet and work with different people. They gave us advice and comprehensive feedback afterwards

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Sports and Social Club
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have got a 6 week internship with them next summer

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • We were constantly changing the groups that we worked in during the week, and have one assignment that we have a fixed group for, and worked with them at least once a day. They also encouraged us to all meet in the bar each night and relax

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Everything was paid for

    5/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • It was a hotel in the middle of the countryside outside london, but the activities that were arranged compensated for that

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Social events at night

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

October 2010

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