PwC Talent Academy Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.8/5
  • About You
    2.1
  • The Company
    3.0
  • Everything Else
    3.1

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • Good experience, but felt like a struggle at times.

    2/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • Many other students. Felt like one among many.

    2/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • Satisfactory amount.

    3/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • Served as a good experience, but didn't feel as if I developed any skills.

    2/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • Well structured. Many different events

    4/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • Tense. We were assessed quite often, and there was little time to just reflect on what we were doing.

    3/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • The time of employees (especially during a partner dinner), but not much else.

    3/5

  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?
  • Didn't provide a good opportunity to learn about working in the firm.

    2/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • Very helpful. Had a good chance to understand people's motivations.

    5/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • 3/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • Reimbursed for travel expenses.


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • Partner dinner and several social events.

    5/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • Many employees.

    4/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • Not really.

    2/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • Its a good opportunity to test yourself, especially if you want a position at PwC. I would recommend it, but hesitantly.

    3/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

West Midlands

May 2014


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