Insight Academy Candidate Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • The PwC Insight Academy was very nicely structured and had a great mix of interesting, 'serious' activities as well as plenty of fun activities!

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • The other academy candidates as well as the assessors were all very attentive, and I felt that my viewpoints were treated with respect even if others did not agree with me.

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

    • There was feedback and guidance given straight after many activities, which was extremely helpful. Also, while not relevant for me, I got the feeling that one could approach the assessors for further support if this was needed.

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

    • The days were crammed with many, many activities - while they were all interesting, they were a bit too many for my taste, and I would have preferred to have a little more time to relax and let everything sink in.

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

    • I wouldn't say that we were given a lot of responsibility. The activities were designed to test and to push us, not to give us responsibility.

    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 activities definitely aided in developing my sense of critical sense, self confidence, and ability to speak up - which I am sure will all assist me in my studies and beyond.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The days were packed with lots of fun activities aimed at making us all bond, e.g. a photo booth equipped with various props, pimms party, etc.

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

    • The Academy was very well organized - the activities were well planned out and set out. However, the days almost became a bit too well planned and too tightly packed.

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

    • PwC invesed lots of resources in each and every one of us, and provided tailored feedback to help us develop.

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

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

    • I got offered a summer internship!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone was very friendly and got along well.

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

    • Not really relevant to the Academy, as everything was provided for us.

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

    • Not really relevant to the Academy, as we could not leave the Academy venue.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Not really relevant to the Academy, as we could not leave the Academy venue.

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

June 2012

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