Economics Consulting Summer Intern Review

by PwC

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • Absolutely loved it here.

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

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

    • Everyone very willing to help. Specific excel and Stata training sessions at the beginning. Lots of help along the way.

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

    • 3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • 4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I learnt so much about econometrics and how to use Stata. Developed my excel skills, writing reports etc.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Good working environment. Everyone very friendly and welcoming, lots of drinks evenings and socials.

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

    • Very well organised, even a 2 day residential induction programme in a hotel.

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

    • Lots of investment in building soft, as well as technical, skills.

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

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

    • Very happily work here in the future.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very good. Residential trip great for getting to know all the interns.

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

    • London = very expensive.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • London, so very good but very expensive.

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

    • Lots of different opportunities and socials.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Economics

London

August 2014

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