PwC

Assurance Intern

June - August 2019 • Cleveland, OH

What I liked

I enjoyed learning about technology, specifically being introduced to and familiarizing myself with Alteryx. I also really enjoyed the PwC atmosphere and appreciated the company's values, including its priority of service work and of having wholly healthy employees.

What I wish was different

I wish the internship had been longer, whether starting sooner or ending later.

Advice

As soon as I worked with or networked with someone, I found it beneficial to write down his/her name so that I could add him/her on LinkedIn, keeping a log of my connections and also creating a way to communicate with them in the future if needed.

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June - July 2019 • New York City, NY

What I liked

Amazing company, provided plenty of opportunities to learn more about services provided.

What I wish was different

A bit more structure might have been nice, but it's still a new program.

Advice

Use your time wisely! Set yourself up for a return offer, and meet cool people!

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Business Automation

June - August 2019 • Tampa, FL

What I liked

I was paid very well, I was traveling every week (Tampa, NYC, DC), I got to learn about new and emerging technologies, I got to work on very large and very small scale projects, I got to see the entire process from start to finish, I worked in many of the different groups and got to experience everything, I gained a lot of experience with Agile and Scrum, I got to design, create, and publish my own automation to PwC's online automation store, I met a ton of interesting people and grew my network tremendously.

What I wish was different

I wish I could have completed all of the quick rotations, and then picked my favorite from that group and spend a little more time with them.

Advice

We were the first class of interns in this specific area so we were all unsure of what this summer had in store for us. We came in having never heard of these technologies, and by the end we were able to hold our own. Just take everything with an open mind and be confident in your abilities to learn on the fly. Everything is always changing quickly nowadays, so be ready to adapt and overcome anything thrown your way.

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Internal Firm Services

June - July 2019 • Dallas, TX

What I liked

I really enjoyed my internship, I got to experience different lines of service such as Audit, Tax and consulting, which are services I can go into with my Accounting degree. I really enjoyed networking with professionals and getting to see and hear what they do. I really liked it because it gave me a real life example of what I learn in my classes.

What I wish was different

I would not change anything about my internship. It was a great learning opportunity that I enjoyed.

Advice

Always have an open mind and be willing to get out of your comfort zone because that is when you will grow.

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Pwc Advance Intern

June 2019 • Boston, MA

What I liked

Invested into the interns Actual experience work with client-related issues

What I wish was different

I wish the internship could be a few weeks longer

Advice

This experience gives you a clear insight on the nature of accounting, helps understand what comes with working at a big 4 accounting firm, and also give chance to professionally develop yourself & developing your executive presence.

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June - July 2019 • New York City, NY

What I liked

The resources and flexibility

What I wish was different

Advice

Don't be afraid to voice what you want

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IFS Intern

June - July 2019 • Milwaukee, WI

What I liked

The program was completely revamped for this years IFS Interns and going forward. We got the chance to be a lot more hands on with new accounting software and even got the opportunity to work on a major project. Also, everyone in the office was very supportive and helpful.

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

I would say to be open to every opportunity to learn something new. Also don’t be afraid to put yourself outside of your comfort zone!

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Management Consulting Intern

June - August 2019 • Dallas, TX

What I liked

Great people. Interesting work. Overtime pay was awesome!

What I wish was different

The experience was great but I wish PwC would allow you to work in more industries and different competencies instead of putting you in one from the beginning.

Advice

Work hard and be open to additional opportunities like pro bono work.

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External Assurance

January - March 2019 • Little Rock, AR

What I liked

The people were so helpful.

What I wish was different

I wish it was longer. It was during busy season so it felt rushed.

Advice

I would share that you don’t need to be advanced or even proficient in auditing or tax to get an internship or a permanent position with PwC. You just have to work hard and have a positive attitude. They love to see a person you is putting forth their best effort and is trying!

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Core Assurance Intern

June - August 2019 • Portland, OR

What I liked

My favorite part about this internship is that I was immediately exposed to real client assignments and tasks that I will work on when I actually begin my employment with them this coming Fall.

What I wish was different

I wish that I had more time to work with them. I only had around 6 weeks of on-client work and I wish it had been around 10.

Advice

I wish I had heard about these opportunities earlier than two weeks before the applications were due.

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Tax associate

July 2019 • Portland, OR

What I liked

The pay

What I wish was different

Advice

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International Tax - Financial Services Intern

June - August 2019 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

I enjoyed the culture and when I was given ownership over a few projects. This allowed me to learn and also bring my own skills to the company.

What I wish was different

I wish that I had fewer administrative tasks and got more time for tax research.

Advice

If you want to change what you are doing or want to get another experience, just ask. I was doing billing for a few weeks, but when I told my relationship leader that I wanted to get some client time I was invited to a client meeting the next day.

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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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External Audit Intern

June - August 2019 • Toledo, OH

What I liked

The atmosphere and the willingness of others to help

What I wish was different

More variety in the work

Advice

Step outside of your comfort zone or you'll be stuck where you're at.

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June - July 2019 • New York City, NY

What I liked

I loved that we got an overview of all 3 service lines to really see which service line we wanted to go into.

What I wish was different

I wish the shadowing experience had been more structured. Sometimes we were just sitting there with nothing to do.

Advice

Take this time to network with as many people as possibly: partners, associates, other interns, etc.

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Management Consulting Intern

June - August 2019 • Los Angeles, CA

What I liked

Traveling

What I wish was different

Longer internship

Advice

Learn how to work well in teams

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Tax Intern

June - August 2019 • New York City, NY

What I liked

Great hands on experience with clients, trainings for programs such as Alteryx and Tableau

What I wish was different

more time to network with professionals at the firm

Advice

seek out opportunities to go on client site/communicate with clients. Know basic excel functions (v-lookup, pivot tables, etc.)

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Risk assurance intern

June - August 2019 • McLean, VA

What I liked

Really good atmosphere and learning experience. A lot of fun activities for interns as well as networking opportunities.

What I wish was different

Was stuck on one client the whole summer which ended up not being a career interest to me and I couldn’t switch around easily.

Advice

Definitely worth the exposure the corporate culture and the networking possibilities. Get to know as much as you can about different opportunities and initiatives in the firm

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Tax

February 2019 • Tampa, FL

What I liked

I learned a lot.

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

It is worth the work.

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June - August 2019 • New York City, NY

What I liked

I had a ton of exposure to the various lines of service at PwC and individuals within the firm. I got to shadow Associates, Senior Associates, and Managers and compare the difference between the various positions.

What I wish was different

I wish I had been able to have more control over the groups that I shadowed as I ended up in a few that I was not interested in or had already shadowed.

Advice

Connect with all your fellow interns and the professionals that you meet. Your peers will help you get through the difficult parts of being in such a large firm, and the professionals you meet will open up opportunities for you in the present and future.

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