PwC Insight Academy 2012 Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    2.3

    The Role

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

    • Really fun 3 days, met some interesting people!

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

    • Got along really well with others that took part.

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

    • Staff on hand were really useful, guiding you step-by-step.

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

    • Plenty of activities throughout the day, and also networking activities at night.

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

    • Assumed responsibility in part during the group project.

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

    • Very beneficial in enhancing interpersonal, presentation skills as well as developing business acumen.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Good atmosphere throughout

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

    • The entire process flowed really well from beginning to end.

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

    • Feedback, if applicable, was given at every opportunity allowing for self-reflection

    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?

    • Very appealing, received an offer onto the summer internship scheme.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Really good, great bunch of like-minded people!

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

    • Accommodation costs were payed for by PwC as this was a residential placement.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Did not have a chance to explore the local area.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Aside from networking with employees at the firm, other activities were not available.

    1/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

October 2012

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