Talent Academy Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.8/5
  • About You
    4.8
  • The Company
    5.0
  • Everything Else
    4.4

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • Thought that the insight was valuable and learned a lot about the company, different departments and skills. Thoroughly enjoyed!

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • Felt very valued as we were able to network with a variety of Partners and Directors. Additionally, the organising team made us all extremely valued!

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • Lots of insight about the different departments and activities to help understand more about the role I am applying to.

    5/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • Building relationships with others quickly as well as working in a team for the debate.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • Very well structured, a programme for the two days was given at the start and a number of break were given!

    5/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • Everyone was very friendly and it was a relaxed atmosphere.

    5/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • In the elective session I chose, I was able to learn more about personal branding which I found to be useful. I felt that the firm invested a lot in the me through the variety of sessions and activities provided.

    5/5

  • 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?
  • I think that through speaking to variety of staff of different levels i.e. Manager, Director and Partner. I was able to learn about the different roles within the company and at each level.

    5/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • Through speaking to a variety of staff from different departments, I was able to understand the firms culture.

    5/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • Very valuable! I was able to learn more about the sub departments of the department I wish to pursue a career in.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • I was reimbursed travel expenses and an additional nights accommodation due to having to travel before 6am on the day. Through having an additional nights accommodation, I was able to meet others attending the event in the dinning room.


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • Networking opportunities during lunch on the first day. As well as this, there were networking opportunities before the evening meal, during the meal (two Directors/ Partners on each table, who then rotated tables), in addition to the networking opportunities at the bar after the meal.

    5/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • Very valuable!

    5/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • 3/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • Definitely would!

    5/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Accounting

April 2015


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