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Talent Academy Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • About You
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.3
  • Everything Else
    4.4

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • I enjoyed the insight immensely. It was very interactive and there was a wide array of sessions. All the information we received was intriguing.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • I felt incredibly valued as all of the employees were genuinely interested in talking to us and answering any questions we had. A clear future at the firm has been laid out should we be further successful.

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • We received a lot of guidance to take on board with regard to our employability and also our career path and so I am now set on what I want to do.

    5/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • Everything we did will certainly be helpful for our future. There were plenty of networking opportunities as well as the group project which honed our research, teamwork and debating skills.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • The insight had a clear structure which was laid out on the first day and timings were near perfect. We were kept busy but never overworked.

    5/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • The atmosphere was generally fantastic. Everyone was really enthusiastic; energy levels only tailed off towards the end of a long first day.

    4/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • The company has invested a lot in us by clearly explaining what they look for when hiring someone.

    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?
  • I understood this clearly during one session when we received a presentation from an employee currently working in our chosen line of service and we were able to ask him any questions we had.

    4/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • The firm's culture was emphasised throughout and it was clear to feel it when speaking to employees. The culture is what has attracted me in particular to working at the firm.

    5/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • The aforementioned session with an employee in my chosen line of service confirmed to me that that is what I want to do. I was able to find out many things from this insight that would not otherwise have been possible.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • Travel costs will be reimbursed.


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • There were many opportunities. We were able to speak to many employees, including partners at dinner, from a variety of departments.

    5/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • The networking opportunities were great, but there could have been more of them to get to know everyone better in such a short space of time.

    4/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • I found out about some activities from speaking to a couple of employees, but this topic was not really addressed during the insight.

    4/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • I absolutely would. I myself was recommended this insight by a friend and I am extremely grateful he did.

    5/5

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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Actuary

East Midlands

July 2015


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