PwC Insight Academy Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.9/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.0
  • The Culture
    1.0

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed it! It was amazing to be around so many smart people :) PwC organized the event very well. Hectic, but truly enjoyable!!

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

    • Everyone worked really hard on the group project and we supported each other - great feeling!! In the AC, most ppl were rather competitive, but for the most part, your own opinions were heard.

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

    • The HR team did a fab job! They arranged a dinner with rotating partners - great idea! PwC invested in us, I was honored to be there. Application process prep.

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

    • We had sooo much to do! Tests, practise AC, real ACs, presentations, etc. etc. Not much sleep!

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

    • I was there on the Insight academy, so no responsibility was given.

    0/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Business skills, definitely! Presentation. Networking. Insight into professional services. AC prep.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • I wasn't in the office. I was at a hotel in the suburbs.

    0/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • VERY well organized! We got a schedule and it was followed closely.

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

    • We only had three days -- all they did was invest in us. We really didn't do anything for them.

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

    • 0/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing. However, I didn't pass the written exercise, but I am given a second chance in October to re-do the AC.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yeah. PwC HR team liked to hang out with us :) Everyone was friendly

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • We were at a hotel, far out in the suburbs.

    0/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Only three days...

    0/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Only three days... So.. I don't know..

    0/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Accounting

London

August 2012

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