Intern Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.8/5
  • About You
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    4.6

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • I really enjoyed it, it's a great company to work for.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • Even though I was just an intern, they respected me and valued my work.

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • I was encouraged to ask questions all the time and everybody was very open to questions. I got the support that I asked for.

    5/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • I learned to conduct primary market research which would be useful if I'm doing a market analysis in the future. I'm sure what I learned will be helpful for me in many areas including my degree studies.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • It was very structured. Both HR and the division that I interned in knew what to do and when to do. They were very efficient.

    5/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • It was very supportive and everybody was very positive.

    5/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • The firm didn't offer me a professional training programme but there was no time as the duration was a week. Therefore, I received the training from the employers and learned by doing and observing.

    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?
  • I was shadowing a female leader soI learned what she does on a daily basis, I attended all the meetings as well. It was a great way to understand what an employee does at PwC and how it is like to work there.

    5/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • I observed the company culture as I was shadowing the employees. Also, during the lunch times, I got to talk to employees who conveyed me more about the company culture and their experiences with the company.

    5/5

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

    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 met many other people, even from other divisions. People were very friendly and they introduced me to other employees so that I could understand the firm better.

    5/5

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

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

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • I would highly recommend it. It's a great way to understand the division and that you'll be doing if you start working there. Shadowing is a great way of learning and combined with helpful employees of PwC, this insigt provides an excellent opportunity.

    5/5

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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

January 2015


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