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PwC Talent Academt Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • About You
    4.5
  • The Company
    3.6
  • Everything Else
    4.3

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • Very much so. We were in a hotel in Chalfont and Latimer, with lovely rooms and picturesque views. It was great to meet fellow 西瓜视频s and learn more about the firm not only through presentations but also meeting, dining and networking with partners. It was also great to have team projects similar to real life scenarios and then present findings in a competition.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • Considering it was a spring insight week there is no responsibility as it is more of an opportunity to learn and ask questions. The firm do treat us really well and make us feel valued. The rooms and dinners were great and also free drinks at the bar. The networking events were great and partners were open and honest when answering our questions.

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • HR were there through out helping us and advising us. We were given information about the firm as a whole, the culture and the values. We were also given information about individual divisions and were able to ask questions about them.

    4/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • Some of the main skills we learnt were team working, presenting and networking. This skills are great in general life. After learning about these skills we were able to put them into practise with evening networking events and also working on team projects and then presenting out findings.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • Incredibly well structured. Each day had a clear structure and layout with timings and we stuck closely to these timings. This allowed us to understand what we were meant to be doing each day.

    5/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • Extremely enjoyable and happy atmosphere. Everyone was friendly and curious to learn more about PwC. I feel the atmosphere of the insight day would reflect that of working at the firm. An atmosphere of enjoyment, motivation and team work in order to thrive.

    5/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • I feel this entire event was a form of investment in a 西瓜视频 just joining university. We were given accommodation and food during our visit and were taught a great deal about PwC. I believe if the firm looks after you as a 1st Year 西瓜视频, I can only imagine the level of investment in employees would grow once you join the firm.

    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?
  • While we learnt a lot about the firm, it鈥檚 divisions and culture this was predominantly through presentations and networking events. This, I can imagine, would be very different to an office environment. For a start we were all in the same boat, where as in an office there would be various colleagues in different positions and this would create a different atmosphere. Also we were under no pressures where as in the office environment there would be multiple projects with rigorous deadlines.

    2/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • I believe the culture of the firm was reflected through this Talent Academy. Speaking on a first hand basis to PwC employees and partners I learned a lot about the enjoyable and supportive culture of the firm. But I believe there would be a lot more to learn about the culture if we were actually situated in a PwC office.

    2/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • Very much so. This was a great opportunity to learn a lot about the firm, ask questions and get open and honest answers. There were a number of presentations about the application process with tips on how to get a job at PwC in the future. This opportunity is a great way to help pick if professional services is for you and if PwC is the best out of the Big 4 to match your skill set and culture preferences.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • Covered for food and accommodation and also travel experiences reimbursed.


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • This was potentially the most valuable part of the Talent Academy. Meeting graduates and partners to learn more about the firm from a first hand basis. It was great to learn from the partners about opportunity to grow and develop through to a senior role at PwC. The graduates had valuable tips on the recruitment process and the choice and support for professional qualifications.

    5/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • Every evening there was a social event, whether this was dining with the partners or drinks with fellow 西瓜视频s. The hotel was in a lovely locations with areas for socialising with pool tables and tv鈥檚 near the bar. This was important to start building a network and learn more about people you may be working with going forward in your career.

    4/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • Yes. During the presentations we learnt a lot about the CSR initiatives at PwC and also about social activities such as Football that employees could get involved in. It was also interesting to learn about opportunities that are unique to PwC such as hosting a pantomime which primary school children are then given free tickets to watch.

    4/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • Definitely. Having spoken to friends that attended other insight events, PwC stands out. The opportunity to meet the partners was the biggest stand out factor but it was also the whole structure of the event and how the great treatment we received from the HR team. It is something I would definitely recommend to learn more, not only about PwC, but the professional services environment in general.

    5/5

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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Accounting

London

March 2016


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