Insight Academy Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    4.6

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • Was hard work, long days but met alot of lovely people, found the challenges interesting and had fun.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • The staff and assessors all seemed genuinely interested in us. Everyone was very friendly and helpful, answered any questions you may have.

    4/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • The assessors usually gave feedback on your performance in different tasks so you could improve and develop throughout the academy.

    4/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • very busy! the days were plannedand packed with activities from 9am in the morning until dinner, however, we were all encouraged to network with staff and other people after dinner, didnt really get into bed til past midnight both evenings.

    5/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • we werent dealing with any real situations so not much. however, the scenarios we were being presented with were all very relevant so helped to get a good understanding

    3/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • PwC were very open and honest about how to do well in recruitment processes in the future, however, on a more personal level it definitely developed my confidence and presentation skills.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • everyone was so enthusiastic and genuinely interested in what we were doing, everyone got involved and pulled their weight in group tasks. We did a treasure hunt style activity on the first night, and the dinners (with wine might i add) and after were very fun.

    5/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • Incredibly well organised, we knew exactly where to be, when and what we were supposed to be doing. Both before and during the staff were excellent and very helpful!

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • All expenses paid, travel food and accommodation, three days in a lovely hotel. The amount of staff on hand to answer questions etc and meeting partners was good

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Healthcare/Dental

    5/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Have been offered an internship next summer or a job for my year in industry as part of my course

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • whenever we werent working everyone was friendly, chatty and had fun! still talk to a few people now

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • all expenses paid, free food , free wine, drinks vouchers for the bars

    5/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • not really applicable, bar was fine, only used for us, dinner was lovely with wine and drinks vouchers....

    5/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • there was a gym, swimming pool, sauna etc all available to use!

    4/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Business Management

London

July 2011


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