I liked that I had the opportunity to network with several Merrimack alumni that work in the firm. It was really great to be able to get their perspectives on what it is like to work at the firm. I also liked that I had the opportunity to shadow different employees from different lines of service and different industries within that line of service. This helped me to see where I could potentially start my career. I was also given a peer coach, a career coach, and a relationship coach. These individuals were there to answer any questions that I had, provided me with guidance, helped me to set up networking opportunities, and helped me to seek other opportunities within the firm.
What I wish was different
The only thing that I wish had been different was my commute. I spent roughly 3 hours round trip getting to the office.
Advice
If you have the opportunity to pursue an internship at PwC, I strongly encourage you to network as much as possible while you are at the firm. You can network with different alumni from you school as well as other individuals who work in an area that interests you. The more you network the more you get to see the different opportunities in the firm. It also helps you to show your interest in working for the company.
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Capital Markets and Accounting Advisory Intern
June - August 2018 • San Francisco, CA
What I liked
I liked the people that I worked with and the camaraderie of the team. All of the interns also got close and there were lots of opportunities for us to work with different people and on different engagements. The full-time employees were also always willing to help.
What I wish was different
I wish we had a chance to visit client sites.
Advice
Don't be hesitant to share what type of experience you're hoping to get out of the internship to your coaching team. Also don't be afraid to share what types of engagements and clients you want to be on if the internship is falling short of your expectations because it goes by extremely fast.
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Capital Markets Accounting Advisory Intern
June - August 2018 • San Francisco, CA
What I liked
I greatly enjoyed working with the CMAAS team and learning about some of the technical accounting problems that professionals tackle in the real world.
What I wish was different
I would've certainly enjoyed a longer internship and the commute up from Santa Clara was long.
Advice
Don't be afraid to look outside what others in your major are doing. I was originally planning on pursuing an Audit Internship but this route was far better suited for me.
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Core Assurance Intern
June - August 2018 • Seattle, WA
What I liked
It was great hands-on experience and a look into what I would do in my future career. I loved rotating clients and learning more about each industry. I also am glad I got to work with a variety of teams.
What I wish was different
I wish the internship was longer! The eight weeks flew by
Advice
Take everything in and don't be afraid to ask questions!
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Forensic Services Intern
June - August 2018 • San Francisco, CA
What I liked
I loved working with my engagement team and really getting to know the members of it.
What I wish was different
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Risk Assurance Intern
June - August 2018 • San Jose, CA
What I liked
I really enjoyed the people I met and the challenges that I was presented with. One of the best things about PwC is working with individuals who are talented and intelligent. This enables one to grow as a person. I also liked the amount of technology in my job. I feel like I learned a lot of new tech skills and tech software. At my internship, I was a sponge who was constantly absorbing the new ideas and concepts being presented to me. It was a lot of hard work but when my internship finished I felt very proud of myself.
What I wish was different
I wish I had looked at different careers at PwC. PwC has many different careers and opportunities and I wish I had the opportunity to look at different careers.
Advice
One piece of advice that I would give is that interns should shadow PwC business professionals in other lines of service. Shadowing can help an individual learn about other careers at PwC and if they would like they could potentially switch to a different line of service.
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Cybersecurity Consultant
October 2018 - March 2019 • San Francisco, CA
What I liked
The team I worked with was very flexible and let me work on things that interested me. If I wanted to work on or learn something new, my team supported me and provided the resources to do so. They treated me like a member of the team and not just an intern, and valued my opinion on decisions for the company.
What I wish was different
This was a consulting job, but I worked on the same client for the entire 6 month co-op. This wasn't an issue at all as I really liked the client and the project, but it would have been interesting to see another client with a different project scope.
Advice
The more initiative you take, the more the people you work with will support you and trust you with greater responsibilities.
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Tax Intern
June - August 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
I like gaining experience from a Big Four firm during a tax busy season. Everyone was also super welcoming and helpful when I did not know how to do something.
What I wish was different
Nothing. I enjoyed my experience!
Advice
Definitely take advantage of every opportunity that comes your way and don’t be afraid to introduce yourself to new people!
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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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Start Intern
June - July 2018 • McLean, VA
What I liked
Great opportunity to expand your network
What I wish was different
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Risk Assurance Intern
June - August 2019 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
The internship experience was a one of a kind learning experience. Interns are treated just like normal staff and given real tasks. You get a true idea of what it might be like full-time.
What I wish was different
Nothing, great experience.
Advice
Apply and try to get in even if you don't think you'll be able to. Also fully immerse yourself in the social and development opportunities to learn, network and gain more soft-skills.
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PWC Financial Services Intern
June - August 2018 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
I loved the atmosphere, the people, and the culture that I was in.
What I wish was different
I wish the internship was longer and the introduction process was shorter. I felt as if I was getting introducted into the company for a long time.
Advice
Work hard and put all your effort into the internship because your actions do not only reflect you, but your peers notice it as well.
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Start Intern
June - August 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Lots of training. Access to high level professionals within company. Great networking opportunities. Many intern events. Lots of Fordham alumni.
What I wish was different
Difficult to take summer class concurrently.
Advice
There are many opportunities to network and learn from current professionals beyond the many scheduled for you. Bring a notepad with you everywhere.
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Management Consulting Intern
June - August 2019 • New York City, NY
What I liked
PwC took the initiative to welcome all their interns, settle them in, and taught them the skills they needed to excel in the job (i.e., digital upscaling - Tableau and Alteryx training).
What I wish was different
More freedom to explore other industries versus only staying in one.
Advice
Be vocal, refer to past projects, and continuously ask a question when in doubt.
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IFS Intern
June - July 2018 • Detroit, MI
What I liked
I loved that there was diversity and everyone was very kind. I was able to shadow plenty people in different accounting fields to see what I liked.
What I wish was different
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Audit Intern
January - March 2018 • Milwaukee, WI
What I liked
The client interaction as well as the analytical and audit skills I acquired.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have worked more hours.
Advice
Work hard and ask questions and you will learn a lot.
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Accounting Intern
June - August 2018 • San Jose, CA
What I liked
Great team, helped me learn a lot during the internship.
What I wish was different
Nothing.
Advice
Make the best of the eight weeks. The internship flies by really fast, and afterwards, you really miss it. So take advantage of every opportunity given to you and learn as much as you can.
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Assurance Intern
June - July 2018 • Cleveland, OH
What I liked
The employees, partners, values, vision, office feel and size
What I wish was different
Advice
Get experience using any type of software possible while in school
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Technology Consulting Intern
June - August 2019 • New York City, NY
What I liked
I liked that the project I was involved in gave me a very accurate and realistic perspective on what the technology consultant lifestyle was like on a daily basis.
What I wish was different
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Tax Intern
June - August 2018 • San Jose, CA
What I liked
The support system & culture at the firm is great! I always felt encouraged & challenged constantly to do better.
What I wish was different
Advice
I would say be open to meeting and networking with a variety of professionals. I reached out to other interns and employees in other teams and I was able to jump on projects that broadened my perspective on the different lines of services at the firm. As well as my supervisor was impressed with how comfortable I was with setting up coffee & lunches with different people. So definitely get out of your comfort zone and network! You’ll meet a lot of amazing people and don’t be afraid to ask about their career experiences and challenges because professionals enjoy talking about themselves.
