PwC Insight Academy Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.2
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Very full on but gained a great insight into the company and the types of roles in a professional firm.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Everyone at the academy was very friendly and you didn't feel like you were competing against everyone all the time.

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

    • Everyone organising the academy was very approachable and the whole academy was run very well.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Activities were organised all day - not much time to stop and think. However this was by no means a negative point.

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

    • No real responsibility as we were not in PwC's offices.

    1/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Gave me a much greater understanding of the actual type of things that go on at a professional services firm.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Although we weren't in offices the atmosphere at the academy was great. You felt very included in everything that went on.

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

    • A wide range of activities were organised. Communication before, during and after the academy was great.

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

    • Everything paid for. Invested lots in making sure all activities were of a very high and enjoyable standard.

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

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

    • Have secured a 2013 summer internship with PwC.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone was very friendly and people came from a very large and interesting range of backgrounds.

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

    • Academy was residential so didn't incur any expenses.

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

    • Unfortunately there isn't a very large number of clubs/bars in the south east countryside...

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

    • As the academy was fully residential, activities were organised for us both in the days and the evenings.

    4/5
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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

South East

November 2012

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