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Higherin

Intern: Black Talent in Business - Economic Consulting Review

at PwC

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Economics

London

Review Submitted: June 2022

Overall Rating

4.1 /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 - Overview of Experience
4/5 - Skills Development
4.3/5 - Company Culture
4/5 - Overall Experience
4/5 - Recommendations and Advice

Overview of Experience

Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
Involved talks from various professionals sharing their stores and giving a summary of the work that their team does and the types of projects they are involved in. Also involved shadowing a member of staff.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was valuable in helping me to understand what I may wish to do in the future and how to achieve that.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
4/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
4/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
Developed communication skills. Overall gained a great insight into the nature of the line of service and what the day-to-day looks like.
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?
4/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
4/5

Company Culture

How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The company's culture was warm and welcoming. Encouraging individuals to be themselves whilst also fostering a team spirit.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
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 enjoyed learning more about the business and sitting in on meetings but would have enjoyed it more if it was slightly longer and there was a greater opportunity for involvement in project work.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
4/5
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
4/5
Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC
Do your research when preparing for the virtual interview and assessment centre. Be calm, be yourself and be collaborative when working on the group tasks which are part of the assessment centre.
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