Really take the time to understand whether you understand what the role is, ask questions, ask for different clients if you want more exposure
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Valuations Summer Associate
June - August 2019 • New York City, NY
What I liked
The brand is strong and the company culture is admirable.
What I wish was different
Wish the internship was longer.
Advice
Find mentors and communicate with them frequently.
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Audit Intern
June - August 2019 • Buenos Aires, Argentina
What I liked
Loved having hands on experience as an auditor and find out what like and would want for my future. I also loved the experience outside of the country, especially Argentina which is where I was born and where all my family lives.
What I wish was different
Advice
You learn so many things being in a country that you do not live in from how they work to their customs.
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Digital Risk Solutions
June - August 2019 • Cleveland, OH
What I liked
The people, the clients, and client work.
What I wish was different
Nothing. I enjoyed everything I did.
Advice
Just be a sponge and absorb all the information.
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Management Consulting Intern
June - August 2019 • New York City, NY
What I liked
My team was very caring and there is a very strong UVA presence.
What I wish was different
The on-boarding process can be simpler and clearer
Advice
Be sure you are aware that PwC focuses more on the implementation pieces, which is a very strong advantage for them
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Valuations Intern
April - September 2019 • Philadelphia, PA
What I liked
The work was very engaging and the company culture was inclusive and tight-knit.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have had the opportunity to be included on more strategy consulting projects.
Advice
Communication, excel, and powerpoint skills are key.
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Core Assurance Intern
June - August 2019 • Boston, MA
What I liked
I was exposed training and a variety other resources to learn from when I wasn't busy with a client. Everyone wanted to get to know you and offered advice. There were always socials and events going on that allowed me to be involved and make connections. Additionally, we would also have a weekly lunch and learn series to learn about the firm, the CPA exam, and other initiatives.
What I wish was different
There was more flexibility to work with multiple clients for shorter periods of time.
Advice
You will get out what you put into the experience. Everyone is willing to help, but they don't know what you're interested in unless you speak up and tell them! There's so many opportunities, you just need to make it known and they do their best to accommodate you.
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Audit Intern
June - August 2019 • Los Angeles, CA
What I liked
Associate Level Work
What I wish was different
For them to put me in the audit group I wanted in the first place. They gave me the group that was my second to the last choice, but I didnt even get work from them so I expressed my interest to the my first choices and they did not like it, so I ended up not getting the internship.
Advice
ask a lot of questions and make sure you know their expectations.
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Marketing
June - August 2019 • Shanghai, People's Republic of China
What I liked
The working environment , the company culture of innovation.
What I wish was different
I want to have more chance to improve my working skills ex Excel, PPT skills
Advice
Be confident to share what you have done in the past. The employer really want to know more about you. Read the job description while applying.
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Audit Intern
June - August 2019 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Hands on experience with the client, lots of networking events and opportunities to meet partners, Disney trip at the end after receiving your full time offer!
What I wish was different
For me personally, the commuting was a lot. There also could have been more work to do when you were not on client site.
Advice
Make connections and make friends! Most interns return and if you do, you’ll already have friends when you come back full time. It makes the experience even better!
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Start Intern
June - July 2019 • Tysons Corner, VA
What I liked
I appreciated the freedom given to us as interns to explore areas of the firm we were interested in. Essentially, we tailored our own internship to our career goals, which I believe is the reason I am on the path I am now. We were also provided with dozens of opportunities to expand our professional networks through interactions with PwC professionals. I am grateful that they structured the internship in a way that made us feel like individuals in a big firm.
What I wish was different
I wish we were given more responsibility when shadowing at client sites so that we could gain experience with the tools we will one day be using on a daily basis. I also feel there were many online training simulations that were not entirely related to our program.
Advice
Advocate for yourself and your future. You are the only one who knows your interests and goals, and the only way you will get closer to achieving them is to communicate with the people provided to you as resources.
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Consulting Intern
June - August 2019 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Travel schedule and leadership opportunities. I got to go to Mexico and presented in front of other managers and executives.
What I wish was different
It was a bit too technical for my taste and I wish I had more exposure to higher level decision making.
Advice
Definitely get to know team members well. They will pull for you later and the people at PwC are incredibly fun.
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Accounting Intern
June - August 2019 • Hamilton, Pembroke Parish
What I liked
I liked that was I was able to gain accounting experience
What I wish was different
I wish I was able to move to different teams to see other areas in accounting and get a feel for what I might want to do.
Advice
Be eager to learn new things and do not be shy
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Audit Intern
June - August 2019 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
I feel like I got a decent understanding of what I would actually be doing in the job. I was able to go to my client a few times through the internship and it was a great experience. I also feel like I got a lot of time with partners through out the office.
What I wish was different
I wish I had been a little bit more involved in specific projects. Your internship is very based on what client you get put on and how that team runs.
Advice
Find one person you can ask your dumb questions to. They don't expect interns to really know things but sometimes you're embarrassed to ask stupid questions. So find someone who you feel comfortable talking to.
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Accountant Intern
June - July 2019 • Miami, FL
What I liked
I liked being with the other interns. It was a great experience to meet new people from different backgrounds and learn their story.
What I wish was different
I wish it had been longer. The internship time was only 2 months and it would have been awesome to have been there for 3 months.
Advice
The best advice I can share about this experience is to be yourself but show yourself. These internships are a great way to network and get your foot in the door and are essential to developing your work experience.
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Assurance Intern
June - August 2019 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Networking opportunities
Technical skills training
Interactions with fellow interns
Ability to interact with senior members of the firm
What I wish was different
More direct audit work
Advice
The firm does not expect you to have technical skills or business acumen as an intern. Attitude is extremely important in being extended a return offer.
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Accountant Intern
January - May 2019 • Washington, DC
What I liked
Working with clients, professionals and technologies
What I wish was different
More diversity in the work we did
Advice
Be ready to work and to learn quickly
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START Intern
June - July 2018 • Atlanta, GA
What I liked
I loved the experience overall. It was a great experience from start to finish. I was exposed to many different opportunities and met other START interns around the world.
What I wish was different
I wish it was longer, since it was such a great experience.
Advice
Take advantage of the opportunities that are exposed to you while here, you never know who you may meet, what you may learn, or what opportunities await when working here.
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IFS Intern
June - July 2018 • Atlanta, GA
What I liked
I enjoyed my time at PwC because it exposed me to different lines of service and different people with varying experiences. I worked at the Data Center and I learnt a lot about technology and how information is processed.
I was given an awesome career coach, peer coach, and relationship leader who was a partner. I enjoyed meeting them over lunch and discussing my future. They all had valuable advice that I’ll always remember.
What I wish was different
Longer timeframe.
Advice
Don’t be afraid to meet people and ask about their experiences while you’re on the job. Everyone is willing to share because they’ve been where you are.
Also keep in contact with your growing networks!! Don’t grow them and leave them. Always catch them up to your progress.
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Core Assurance Intern
January - March 2018 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
I liked getting real world experience that relates to what I am learning in school.
What I wish was different
I wish that my internship was a little bit longer.
