Women in Business 3 day event Review
at PwC
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Management Consulting
London/ Online
Review Submitted: June 2022
Overall Rating
4.5 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Experience
4.5/5
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Skills Development
4.3/5
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Company Culture
4.5/5
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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.
The first morning was an intro to the program and an explanation of the software we'd be using. Then, the next 2 days were spent shadowing a graduate. the final afternoon was a feedback session.
It was supposed to be all online but my mentor graduate invited me into the office for a day so i could see the offices and meet people in person.
I sat in on meetings with my mentor's friends, colleagues and also managers, directors and partners. In each meeting I was given the opportunity to introduce myself and tell everyone what i did at uni / what my future plans were.
It was supposed to be all online but my mentor graduate invited me into the office for a day so i could see the offices and meet people in person.
I sat in on meetings with my mentor's friends, colleagues and also managers, directors and partners. In each meeting I was given the opportunity to introduce myself and tell everyone what i did at uni / what my future plans were.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
My mentor was great at explaining the hierarchy of the company and who answers to who. There are so many roles available in the company but you have to choose which speciality you'd like to work in quite early on in your career. however, it is my understanding that it is not too hard to change in the future.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
Networking! Very vital for a job at PWC as that is how you get invited onto new projects which can lead to promotions and big trips abroad.
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?
4/5
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
4/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
When online, it was impossible to tell. But when I went into the offices, everyone was very friendly and wanted to talk about my future. The atmosphere was welcoming but clearly everyone in the business is high achieving and hard working.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
4/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
4/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I really enjoyed it. My mentor ([This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the Higherin Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions]) put a lot of effort into setting up meetings with people she thought we'd find interesting or people who work in the sectors we were interested in. Also, she got us invited to meetings with partners and directors to discuss the content of a new PWC website that will advertise the work PWC does in Space.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5
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
The application process is longgggggg even for 3 days. An exam, an online interview, a career focus day and other things were needed before i was accepted. even after that, there was a lot to do - filing in forms, signing things, people calling you, and downloading all the software you need to complete the course.
