Talent Academy Review

I thoroughly enjoyed PwC's Summer Talent Academy 2015. It was only 2 days but there were lots of activities planned with enough time to talk to other students and PwC staff. The insight had a good mix of fun, learning and networking.

Staff took time out to talk to us during the breaks and lunches. During many of the sessions we had opportunities to present our ideas to other students and staff so they could give us constructive feedback.

Information about the insight was emailed to us beforehand. Upon arrival we were given a timetable and short induction. The staff were exceptionally helpful, friendly and approachable. They were open to questions.

We received lots of information about the different service lines at PwC, the values PwC holds and what it's really like to work there. I developed some presentation and team working skills during the debate activity. Sessions on technology and commercial awareness were very helpful. The skills learnt and information received will be very useful, especially if I apply to PwC in the future.

Well structured overall. Both days were full of activities, all of which were useful, especially dinner and drinks with the partners at PwC. The insight was a good length.

The general atmosphere was great. The staff were genuine and friendly. It didn't feel like we were being assessed throughout the insight.

We had to choose some of the sessions we would like to take part in. The commercial awareness and PwC professional sessions were particularly helpful in terms of knowing what employers are looking for. A debate, which was judged by PwC employees, was used to improve our presentation, communication and influencing skills.

PwC had some of their partners, directors, managers and new graduate hires come to the talent academy and talk to us. They spoke openly and honestly about their role in the company, their work-life balance and what they liked and disliked about working for PwC.

A presentation and Q&A with one of the partners was very helpful in understanding the company culture. There were many more opportunities to talk to PwC staff about what working for PwC is like.

The session about the specific line of service I applied to for the talent academy was actually quite short. I learnt more about the company as a whole, which was great as I was introduced to areas of PwC I didn't know much about before. It helped me decide if I would apply to PwC in the future and which service line best suits my skills.

I was provided with a reimbursement form to fill out and send to them.

There were many opportunities to network with other students and the employees. This included during breaks, lunch and dinner.

Employees approached us rather than us having to go up to them. Staff were interested and answered our questions honestly. During dinner, there were employees sitting with us and they even stayed after dinner if we had any additional questions we wanted to ask them.

Employees told us about the charity work many of them do and the things they do in their spare time.

Definitely.