Pwc insight academy Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.8/5
  • The Role
    2.8
  • The Company
    3.0
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • It was hard work but fun too as they mixed in fun activities

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Yeah Pwc staff including hr and partners treated us very well

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

    • There was a proper agenda given for the activities and events and there were facilitators to guide us through each activity

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

    • It as a very very busy 3 days

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • We were just doing tasks so our work didn't actually affect the company in anywAy

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I learnt a wide range of skills and now I know which area I need to improve on for the future

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Other students were really fun you meet a lOt of students from a variety of subjects and universities. It was an intense but fun 3 days

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well organised in terms of time, activities, venue, travel and communication

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Yes The academy was all about finding out about our strengths and weaknesses and enhancing our skills.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • You can be become a partner at the firm. Decent salary and the big4 name

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yeah we had great fun socialising at the bar after dinner

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • N/a everything on the 3 days was paid for by pwc

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

    • N/a

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

    • He hotel came with gym and sauna and spa which you could use if you wanted

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

North West

September 2012

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