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Summer Intern - FS BRC Review

at PwC

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Banking

Reading

Review Submitted: July 2021

Overall Rating

5 /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!

5/5 - Overview of Experience
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Recommendations and Advice

Overview of Experience

Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
Shadowing my buddies, joining client calls and helping out with simple work. Lots of meeting current PwC employees and various training schemes.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was very interesting and eye opening for me personally!
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
I have certainly taken on board plenty of new knowledge about PwC and how they operate as a multinational firm, and also how they engage with clients. My skill set has improved in terms of knowledge and application of said knowledge when focusing on the banking and FS industries.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
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?
Great atmosphere, everyone I spoke to from AS1 up to Partner was equally friendly, engaged and kind towards me. I never felt like I was wasting anyone's time. Very big push from PwC for D&I and creating a safe, open and fair culture within the company!
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?
It was great!
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
Always be prepared. Make notes, show you're interested in the company. Go on the news and read about current projects. Be yourself! It is a long and drawn out process to get a role at PwC, but so worth it!
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