PwC management consultant intern Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyed my time with the firm. The fellow interns and all the staff were really great to work with

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility which made me feel valuable to the firm

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

    • My manager and "buddy" were fantastic and really helpful. Always there for me

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

    • The perfect balance of being busy enough not to get bored but not too busy so I had time to learn about the firm and set up experience days in different sections of the firm

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • For an intern I was given a lot of responsibility and I was treated as an equal in my project team. The better you perform the more responsibility you demand.

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

    • I think the main thing I gained from the placement was more confidence and people skills which I use to work in project teams now at uni

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very professional atmosphere and everyone was easy to talk to

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

    • Very very well organised to give us the best experience

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

    • The culture in the firm means that everyone helps everyone develop - the employees learn from each other. I learnt so much from my manager and other colleagues.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

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

    • I start in September 2012 - and can't wait!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone was really sociable and we went to the pub lots!

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

    • Expensive - London is.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • London nightlife is great

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

    • Maybe not so much.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

November 2011

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