Insight Academy Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Had an excellent time, kept incredibly busy, but learnt an awful lot!

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

    • Great friendships made.

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

    • Seamless programme of workshops, assignments, and down-time.

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

    • Very busy! But still had a good opportunity to let hair down, or go for an early-morning swim (courtesy of the great facilities).

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

    • There wasn't a great deal of responsibility to take on.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • By far the most valuable element of the Academy.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Lots of bright, engaging people together in a room - exhilarating!

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

    • Seamless would be exactly the right word for the programme that was put on :-)

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

    • Felt very valued!

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Healthcare/Dental
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I learnt a lot. But I'm not convinced it's still quite right for me.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Definitely - team-building was an important element of it, both inside and outside the class.

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

    • Free drinks vouchers provided by the company.

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

    • ...We were in a country house venue in the middle of Bucks. We made our own fun.

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

    • See above.

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

July 2012

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