西瓜视频

PwC Insight Academy Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.6/5
  • The Role
    2.9
  • The Company
    2.7
  • The Culture
    2.0

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • really enjoyed it. met some really nice people too.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • everyone was welcoming and approachable.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • everything was well organised and well structured. everything went according to plan.

    4/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • each day was very hectic and busy. long days and not much free time. but this is the purpose of the academy.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • no responsibility given.

    1/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • helpful as the psychometric testing and other assessments were useful to practise.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • the environment throughout the academy was cheerful and pleasant.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • extremely well organised and perfectly set up.

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

    • they invested a lot in the accommodation. after all it was a 5* hotel with a golf course on sight, swimming pool, spa, gym, etc. however, there was hardly any time to spend as we were so busy with presentations, formal dinners and assessments.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 0/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • got offered a summer 2013 internship :D

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement 西瓜视频s/colleagues?

    • didn't really have time to go out, but everyone seemed like a great social bunch.

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • didn't have time to find out.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • didn't have time to experience.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • It was only a 3 day academy, so cannot say.

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Accounting

North East

September 2012

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