Pensions actuarial summer intern Review
at PwC
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Actuary
Birmingham
Review Submitted: July 2023
Overall Rating
4.8 /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 Experience
4.8/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Recommendations and Advice
Overview of Experience
Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
On a day to day basis I was involved in a variety of tasks. These included: Sitting on internal team meetings as well as external client meetings, preparing presentables for clients, performing internal business development research and preparing a presentation for the intern purpose challenge. I worked directly in the office sitting in the middle of the team
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was very interesting learning about all that was available. It has helped me greatly narrow down my career choices, realising quickly that some areas are certainly not for me but that instead i really like actuarial science
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
3/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
Yes i have learn and developed on many skills. We had a course on active listening and how to best communicate in the work place. I have also learn new skills on how to use many specialised pieces of software/programs that are used by the pensions team every day. I also worked on my presentation skills
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
5/5
Company Culture
How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The atmosphere and culture are superb, possibly the best I have ever experienced in a workplace. Flexible work hours, dress for your day (not necessary to wear formal business attire), working from home where needed, long lunch break and regular team mini coffee breaks. Everyone was so welcoming and kind, I never felt like an annoyance, but instead like I was part of the team
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
5/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I have really enjoyed the insight. I would say the very early stages with the compulsory training were a little arduous at times but certainly necessary and once I had got through these, the entire time was very enjoyable. I always look forward to going to work
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was paid
Recommendations and Advice
Please rate the future employment prospects at PwC
5/5
Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC
Be genuine. PwC is a people's organisation. They want to hire you, not the person you think they want. If you are genuine and are yourself they will see that and want to talk to you. Also make sure you work hard at university and show them that you can perform when it comes to crunch time
