Insight Academy attendee Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed myself and was able to learn a lot about PwC and where I could possibly fit in in the organisation. I appreciated the amount of effort that went into organising the week and the fact that we had presentations from senior people in the firm.

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

    • I felt as if I developed my team working skills throughout the week, as I participated in many group exercises, and not only felt valued by my colleagues but also appreciated the ideas they brought to the group which in turn made me value them.

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

    • The recruitment helpers were always there to help, and their effort into making sure everything was organised was really good.

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

    • We had quite intense days, but in the evenings activities were organised so that we could relax, which made the day a good balance.

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

    • As we were working in groups most of the time, each group member contributed equally to the task at hand.

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

    • Throughout the week, I felt I developed many skills that will be useful in many circumstances. These skills included team work, communication and presentation skills.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There was a positive and friendly atmosphere throughout the week.

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

    • The organisers had made sure we always had something to do, even relax! It was very well organised and I really appreciated the fact that so many of PwC's employees were able to come and talk to us about their experiences.

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

    • The company asked us to write down goals at the beginning of the week in terms of what we hoped to achieve from the week, and we reviewed these at the end. Each attendee was therefore able to use the week most effectively.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Sports and Social Club
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • They offered me an internship at the end of the week.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • In the evenings, all the placement students would have some relaxation time in which we socialised and got to know each other better.

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

    • Socialising occurred in the evenings at the centre in which we were living.

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

    • We were in a residential centre in Chalfont, and so we didn't really leave the centre but had most of our entertainment inside.

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

    • In the evenings, there were many activities that were organised, for example one evening there was a sports day, and on one day there was even face painting involved!

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

London

October 2010

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