Sustainability Intern Review

Sustainability intern at PwC. This entailed working across three rotations over the course of 4 weeks. We were trained on the LoS we joined (Risk) and the Sustainability Enterprise team. Networking and upskilling is encouraged, with the opportunity to meet and network with all members of the team at any level of seniority. There is social and extra-curricular opportunities, extra training available and you get out of it what you put in. There is the opportunity to take on extra work depending on your capacity and interests.

I learnt so much during my internship. I developed my skills with regards to professional communication, organisation, time-management and networking. I also developed new skills relating to the technical subject area within sustainability, across my rotations and through taking on extra work. This was especially interesting for me by having exposure to financial services clients.

Yes, although this depends on the rotations and teams you join, you are given substantial responsibility during the internship. There is the opportunity to have a material impact on the engagements you work on, and you can really push yourself to develop skills and learn new ones. You are expected to make positive contributions both to the team and the work that you are involved in.

There are numerous support mechanisms in place, including a career coach who mentors you through the process, making sure you are achieving your goals and is available to answer any questions you have and provide support during the internship. There is also a buddy scheme, where you are assigned a buddy who is also available to ask questions to and address any concerns or personal issues you may experience. The student recruitment team are also on hand to answer any queries and facilitate the internship from before you join to when you leave.

The company culture is unrivalled. You hear about what it might be like before you join, and it is everything you might expect and more. The culture is fantastic, very friendly, interesting, social and network-focused people. You will make fantastic professional connections that will set you up for life. You will also make friends and contacts you can keep in touch with. The calibre of people is impressive, with a diverse team and a stimulating working environment.

I absolutely loved it. 4 weeks flew by. I learnt so much, and would recommend it to anyone who is considering applying.

Yes

The application process is thorough, but enjoyable. If you are keen on joining the firm, make sure you do your research on the company, PwC's values and the professional framework. For the interviews, really consider why you want to work at PwC and in that Line of Service. For the assessment centre and psychometric tests make sure you do practice interviews and assessments. Don't lose faith if you are unsuccessful the first time round, as I have applied to PwC on more than one occasion. When the time is right and you're ready to come and work here, your application process should go smoothly. The student recruitment team is super helpful and on hand to answer any queries or issues that you have during the process.