Insight intern Review

by PwC

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Rating

3.8/5
  • About You
    3.5
  • The Company
    3.7
  • Everything Else
    4.1

    About You

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

    • It was jam packed but enjoyable, had a formal dinner with some employees, a more cassual dinner with graduates. Everyone was welcoming.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • As it was only a 3 day insight, this question is difficult to answer. I did feel valued in terms of the investment in time the company put into organising then running the academy, especially the time given by senior partners in the business.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • Lots of opportunities to ask questions, there was a group project to develop research and presentational skills. Gained lots of insight into the variety of paths employees had taken in their careers. There was an assessment day at the end which ran smoothly.

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

    • Teamwork/research/presentation skills from the group project was useful, we pitched the presentation to a panel of employees including a partner. The knowledge gained of the company and the professional sector will allow me to make more informed decisions in the future as to whether it is the industry for me.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Well structured, got the most out of the 3 days. It was the Aberdeen talent academy , so would have been good to see the local area, the whole program was confined to the hotel.

    3/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Enjoyable, there were around 30 students, was relaxed yet informative atmosphere. Lots of opportunity to meet and talk to like minded students.

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

    • Group project time, then the assessment day on the final day. Considering it was only for 3 days they invested well.

    4/5
  • 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?

    • We didn't see the offices, and the program was broad across all their lines of services, but we could ask graduates any specific questions on divisions.

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • A lot, they were keen to get the culture across. We got to meet with employees are very stage in their careers who emohasised the opportunities that are available within the company

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

    • Quite useful, though still not entirely sure. Made me consider the company more than before i attended

    3/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Travel expenses up to £150, picked up and dropped at airport by prepaid taxi Food and hotel also covered

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

    • 100%, a key feature of the academy

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

    • Enjoyable

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Had a presentation given specifically about this, lots of opportunities

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

    • Yes , 3 days really is no loss in doing it

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

Accounting

Scotland

July 2015

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