Talent Academy Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • About You
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.2
  • Everything Else
    4.6

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • Enjoyed the various opportunities and activities throughout the two days at PwC.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • Employees did their utmost to fulfil our every needs, whether it be simple requests such as changing sessions to organising fast-track interviews for those who needed them ASAP (many were given interviews the day after the academy)!

    5/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • Given a lot of guidance in terms of presentation skills and also interview skills, including many of the key competencies needed for the partner interview.

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

    • Developed a number of skills relevant to the workplace, including presentation skills, interview skills amongst other things.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well structured in terms of activities during the day and evenings, as well as opportunities afterwards

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Really cheerful - employees really willing to share their experiences to students, and everyone was really enthusiastic and engaged!

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

    • A lot. Given plenty of advice through specific sessions and from talks to partners and other higher-level employees!

    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?

    • Given the nature of the programme itself, it didn't really help me understand how it would be like.

    2/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Learnt a great deal about the culture of PwC.

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

    • Would relish the opportunity to work in management consulting for PwC, given all the information given to students.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • Employees were all too willing to come over and chat to us, even if only to see how we were doing. Generally engaged in more depth, with insights into their thoughts and feeling regarding the firm.

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Able to network with employees and peers over a three-course meal, and also during lunches with members of HR, usually.

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

    • Learnt about the flexible working hours and how whether or not you're in a specific line of service, you're able to take some hours out, and simply catch up later at home.

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Definitely. No hesitation whatsoever.

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

Management Consulting

East Midlands

July 2015

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