Insight Intern Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • The Insight Academy was absolutely fantastic. The HR Team and partners were all really helpful and I had a thoroughly enjoyable and valuable time.

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

    • PwC staff made the effort to speak to you on a personal and not just a professional basis. They really wanted to know who you were as a person and were more than happy to share stories about their experiences and personal lives.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • The Insight Academy is not really a supervised role so not applicable.

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

    • There was loads to do and the days and evenings were jam packed. Free time was very scarce. This is fine as you want to gain as many experiences as possible in a short space of time but just be prepared for it!

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

    • We were responsible for our own time and what we offered in sessions. Because of the structure it wasn't really a responsibility giving environment.

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

    • The whole experience was amazing. I learnt so much in just 3 days and made some great contacts. Going back to Uni with employability and careers skills in your back pocket is a great asset

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was a residential programme run in a hotel. The atmosphere was great and everyone was there to enjoy their time.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Could not fault any aspect of the organisation of the Insight Academy. Things happened when they were meant to and there was a clear layout to every session.

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

    • The whole academy was about personal development and recognising current skills to develop and learning new skills to take away with you

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

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

    • I was successfully accepted onto the summer internship for 2013 as a result of the Insight Academy

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a great social presence over the whole time. There was plenty of time to meet new people and felt like we had known each other ages by the time we left.

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

    • Everything was paid for!

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

    • Free food and drinks every night. Can't complain!

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • All activities were previously planned in so couldn't plan your own but didn't need to

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Accounting

Yorkshire and Humberside

September 2012

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