Talent Engagement Associate Review
at PwC
Placement (10 Months+)
Human Resources, Recruitment
Newcastle upon Tyne
Review Submitted: June 2021
Overall Rating
4.4 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4.5/5
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Skills Development
4.5/5
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Support and Guidance
4.5/5
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Company Culture
4.5/5
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Overall Experience
3/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
The Talent Engagement Team team is part of the Student Recruitment team at PwC and we
lead on a number of national talent programmes. We are responsible for the design and development, recruitment and selection and conversion for all of the following programmes: Summer Internships, Flying Start, Women In Business, Black Talent in Business, Work Placements and Our Insight Week.
lead on a number of national talent programmes. We are responsible for the design and development, recruitment and selection and conversion for all of the following programmes: Summer Internships, Flying Start, Women In Business, Black Talent in Business, Work Placements and Our Insight Week.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, I was given a lot of autonomy in my role as the team need you to perform at the same level as the senior associates; this was even more present with working from home for the duration of the pandemic - you have to be able to manage your own time. Working in the Talent Engagement Team also gives you exposure to a wide range of business networks you might not come across otherwise.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Yes! The team is always busy and working on new projects so it's important to be able to adapt quickly. One of the skills that I have built on the most is my technical knowledge, especially excel, as the technology we use in the team is ever changing. It is also a heavily focused client role as you will be communicating and liaising with students and partner organisations daily.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
4/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
There is always support if you need it! Once you start you get an informal buddy who helps you settle in and a dedicated career coach to help you with your career progression throughout your placement. We have monthly check-in meetings to make sure my workload is manageable and that I can getting enough challenge/stretch in my work as well.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
4/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
PwC has a great culture and this has been even more prominent throughout the pandemic. Everyone is extremely approachable and this has made working from home a lot easier. It has been more difficult to socialise with the team as everything has been virtual this year but my team has still made time for monthly virtual socials where we all get together to have a catch up about our lives out of work. There's lots more that PwC offer but most importantly for me, there's been a genuine focus on our mental health this year especially.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
3/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I really enjoyed my placement and picked up some fantastic skills along the way. I will definitely look to return to PwC in the future.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at PwC
3/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to PwC
Make sure you know the role you are applying to inside out and you can articulately discuss your motivations for why you want a career in that industry during both the Video Interview and Career Focus Day! Read up on the PwC professional, attend all the talks that you can, and visit the PwC Virtual Park for one of their events!
