Associate in Consulting Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • I had an amazing six weeks with PwC. The people I met and the work I was involved with were stimulating and fun. I was given lots of responsibility, which made me feel like part of the team.

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

    • I felt extremely valued by my colleagues. I was asked for input at all meetings and felt that I was able to contribute to important decision making processes.

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

    • The support network was extensive. We had regular meetings with mentors and managers were always there to answer questions.

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

    • I was busy for the vast majority of the placement. The days literally flew by.

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility from the outset. My colleagues trusted me with work they would have done themselves and a fellow intern and I were in charge of leading a project by ourselves.

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

    • The skills I developed are transferrable to a whole host of situations. A lot of what I have learnt will reflect in my academic performance as well as in personal situations.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was positive and supportive. Everyone took their work seriously but was happy to have a laugh.

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

    • The internship was very well prepared and organised. We generally knew exactly what the next step was and who to contact in what situations.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The firm invested a lot in my development and training. I felt very well prepared to set foot in the office after my induction.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I am greatly looking forward to starting with the firm upon graduating from university.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The interns met up regularly to socialise and catch up to discuss our various projects. It was great to see each other in and out of the working environment.

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

    • The cost of living and socialising was fairly average for the area of London we were in.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • The nightlife in the area was great. Borough market was nearby and Shoreditch was just a few tube stops away.

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

    • PwC has many societies and clubs to get involved with.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Management Consulting

London

November 2011

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