The people at this firm create such an enriching and educational experience for interns. I walked away from this experience eager to return as a full-time associate.
What I wish was different
Advice
Never be afraid to ask questions and always be a sponge when you receive answers. Be confident in yourself and your abilities; you are there for a reason.
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Intern
June - July 2019 • Florham Park, NJ
What I liked
I liked how we were allowed to collaborate with the other interns on our projects and were able to ask as may questions as we needed. I was able to see what a day to day looks like as an accountant in which ever field I chose.
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Everyone I spoke to didn’t expect me to be knowledgeable about the field that I wanted to go into. It’s okay to still be figuring everything out!
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Assurance Intern
June - August 2017 • San Diego, CA
What I liked
Company culture and treatment of employees.
What I wish was different
More comprehensive week of training.
Advice
Always ask questions!
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Intern
June - August 2019 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Work Culture
Flexibility
Networking and Shadowing Opportunities
Growth Opportunities
Pay
What I wish was different
Longer Internship
Allowed over time for first year interns
Advice
You have to be friendly and great at networking for this job. Also, really take the time to learn which LoS best suits you,
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Audit Intern
June - August 2019 • Tulsa, OK
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Focus most on the learning aspect!
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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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June - July 2023 • Washington, DC
What I liked
This was a great way to network with professionals in the accounting industry. I was able to shadow people from different areas of the company, which led to my new interest in Digital Assurance and Transparency.
What I wish was different
Advice
I would advise anyone in this position to network as much as possible and take advantage of your role as an intern. Ask a lot of questions and maintain your connections.
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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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Accounting Intern
June - July 2019 • Stamford, CT
What I liked
I loved the people I got to network with and the relationships I made. I also learned about and got to use important software like Tableau and Alteryx.
What I wish was different
I wish it was longer than just 6 weeks.
Advice
Going into an internship with an open mind and positive outlook can make all the difference.
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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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Strategy & Operations Consulting Generalist
June - July 2022 • Almaty, Kazakhstan
What I liked
I liked the welcoming, friendly corporate culture in the office. I was assigned a mentor on my first day who gave me helpful advice and offered support when I needed it. I also enjoyed working on different projects, which allowed me to learn about different industries and gain new knowledge. In addition, I appreciated the flexibility of my work schedule.
What I wish was different
I wish there was more clear communication of the tasks that needed to be completed for an urgent project. Senior management team members interpreted the project tasks in their own way, and consensus was at times minimal because some team members were unable to attend meetings due to conflicting schedules.
Advice
Be sure to ask questions if you need help or clarification on any task (BONUS: socialize and be part of the team)
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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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June - July 2023 • Atlanta, GA
What I liked
I liked that we learned to use new technologies such as Tableau, Power BI, and Alteryx
What I wish was different
I wish my managers provided more help during the internship.
Advice
Learn as much as possible -- be a sponge!
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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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Financial Assurance Intern
June - August 2019 • Melville, NY
What I liked
Great work environment & people
What I wish was different
Wish it was longer
Advice
Learn as much as possible about the different technology softwares
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Accounting Intern
June - August 2019 • Kansas City, MO
What I liked
I enjoyed the atmosphere and culture of the office. Everyone had a welcoming presence and there were plenty of activities that we attended as interns that helped us get to know the people within the firm and create relationships with our peers. Although there was not a lot of work for us tax interns to do, I would say that I had a great experience and was able to have to chance to come back next summer to pursue an audit internship.
What I wish was different
One thing that I wish would have been different, which may sound silly, is that they provided parking for us. Us interns had to pay for our own parking downtown and it was a process trying to find the cheapest parking around. Every dollar counts!
Advice
One piece of advice that I would share about my experience would be to ask questions. No question is a dumb question. These people do not expect you to know everything and the more questions you ask to more the more interested you come off.
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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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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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Start intern
June - July 2019 • Detroit, MI
What I liked
The associates at PwC were very kind and helpful. I learned so much throughout my time there and grew immensely over the course of two months. I also really enjoyed training as we got the opportunity to go to Atlanta! During the trip, we enhanced our professional skills and also grew as individuals.
What I wish was different
I wish it could’ve been longer because I truly enjoyed my time there.
Advice
My advice is to anyone going to PwC to be ready to learn and soak up as much information as possible. Also, to be ready for personal and professional growth because you will receive a lot of that!
