Management Consulting Intern Review

The internship began with one week of virtual training. For the following five weeks, each intern is assigned a project to work on. This is a current consultancy project that the firm is on. On a day-to-day basis, tasks involved collaborating with the team to produce deliverables for the client. As an intern, you work on very high-level tasks, such as taking meeting minutes. You would shadow a team that is typically made up of an associate, a senior associate, a manager/senior manager, and a director.

I gained proficiency in technical skills such as Excel. I honed my analytical capabilities, becoming adept at dissecting complex problems, conducting thorough research, and deriving data-driven insights. I refined my communication skills and gained hands-on experience in project management, enabling me to effectively organize tasks, allocate resources, and meet deadlines with precision.

With supervision, I was able to take ownership of some tasks.

As an intern, I was assigned a Career Coach and a 'buddy'. Both of these contacts provided continuous support and guidance throughout my internship and acted as informal contacts when I had questions/concerns. The team also fostered an environment of collaboration and gave me a wealth of opportunities to develop myself both professionally and personally.

The culture at PwC is collaborative and friendly. If I wanted to speak to someone in the wider community about their job role, they would almost always make time for me, regardless of their grade.

Whilst the internship presented daily challenges and pushed me outside of my comfort zone, I thoroughly enjoyed the hands-on nature of the programme as well as the networking opportunities available.

Yes

PwC place emphasis on its values. Therefore, during the application process, it is important to demonstrate how your personal and professional experience has demonstrated these values. It is also crucial to be a people person and showcase your communicative and collaborative abilities in order to adapt to the nature of the organisation.