Applied Sciences (Chemistry) Intern Review

Item: Applied Sciences (Chemistry) Intern at PA Consulting
Rating: 5
Author: Anonymous

at PA Consulting

Internship (1 Month+)

Chemistry, Research, Science

Melbourn

Review Submitted: October 2026

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 Role

5/5 - Skills Development

5/5 - Support and Guidance

5/5 - Company Culture

5/5 - Overall Experience

5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.

Working within a team of two to work towards a specific project brief. This required literature review, experimental planning, lab work, multidisciplinary work, client presentations, presentations, networking.

Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?

Very independent

Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was

5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?

Presentation skills, client communication, successful networking, communication to people outside of your discipline

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?

5/5

How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?

5/5

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 was a wide range of resources for support and guidance, including project supervisors, line manager, buddy, or any colleague.

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?

5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?

Everybody was incredibly friendly and happy to speak about the work they have done at the firm or to provide advice on any aspect of the project that you asked about.

How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?

5/5

How would you rate the social opportunities?

5/5

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 had an amazing time at the firm. I met incredible people and made some genuinely lasting friendships. The experience exposed me to how innovation works and I am incredibly grateful for the experience.

Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship

5/5

Please rate how your experience met your expectations

5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend PA Consulting to a friend?

Yes

What advice would you give to others applying to PA Consulting

Ensure that you make the most of your network at the firm, as everybody has had a different background and can all help in different ways. Whether it is for personal growth or for help on the project.