Talent Academy Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.9/5
  • About You
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.9
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

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

    • Both the sessions and the opportunities to network were extremely enjoyable as well as informative and challenging.

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

    • I was made to feel a valued member of all teams throughout the academy, as there was a lot of preparation and organisation put into the day.

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

    • Constant support and encouragement was provided throughout the academy by the dedicated academy team.

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

    • Significant insight was provided with regard to the sector I had chosen to explore. Presentation skills were developed from the organised debate.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Organisation was faultless with variety and continuous challenge.

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

    • Speakers, PwC staff and chosen candidates all contributed towards a professional environment that was exceptionally inviting.

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

    • Given that it only lasted 2 days, investment and training was limited with regard to time however the concentrated training provided was very valuable.

    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?

    • Every aspect of the company that I have the possibility to apply for was explained in significant detail.

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

    • Talking to partners and directors of the firm provided me with the perfect insight from experienced employees of the firm.

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

    • Every career path at the firm was explained by employees of each sector of the firm.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Reimbursed for travel expenses.

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

    • An entire evening was dedicated to meeting and networking with a variety of different employees with regard to sector and experience.

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

    • Extremely well organised and informative.

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

    • Opportunities that are available to employees were clearly explained by the main speaker,

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

    • Absolutely, it provided me with an invaluable experience and offered a lot more than you could imagine a two day event could offer.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Accounting

South East

April 2015

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