PwC

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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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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Advisory Associate Intern

June - August 2019 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

real-life work with full-time teams, access to higher-level management, approachability of full-time employees

What I wish was different

sometimes the work was slow, i wish i could have worked more overtime

Advice

be open to learning new skills

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Automation Intern

June - August 2019 • Tampa, FL

What I liked

It was a fantastic team that valued my work and focused on helping me learn new technologies.

What I wish was different

As I was one of the team's first-ever interns, sometimes they didn't have as much to do for me.

Advice

Don't be afraid to dive into any opportunity they give you. They want you to learn about new technologies and software. Volunteer to help with new projects.

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Transfer Pricing Intern

June - August 2019 • Phoenix, AZ

What I liked

The TP team is super supportive and office culture was very empowering. People from all lines of service are very friendly and they do a great job of exposing you to everything PwC can offer as a future employer. There are various intern activities planned during the summer to get you out of the office. There is also a great opportunity to be proactive and seek out work to really learn what the job would look like as a full time employee.

What I wish was different

Advice

Be curious and ask a lot of questions. If there is a time where you feel like you do not have a lot to do then go seek new projects/opportunities. It is a great way to learn but also will help in your evaluation at the end of the internship. Get to know the people in your team and lean on them for answers.

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Assurance Intern

January - March 2019 • Philadelphia, PA

What I liked

The chance to explore the innerworkings of a public company along with applying the knowledge I had learned in class was great.

What I wish was different

I wish there'd been more guidance/explanation as to how the current task I'm doing relates to the big picture, this would've allowed me to get a better conceptual understanding of my task.

Advice

Take the time to connect with the people you are interning with, do this in every possible way you can. Be sure to ask meaningful questions for a better understanding and also take notes when being given the rundown on how to complete the task you're doing.

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Core Assurance Intern

June - August 2019 • Baltimore, MD

What I liked

There were many different client teams to work on in multiple industries, allowing for a well-rounded internship. Everyone in the office was extremely helpful and enjoyable to work with. I learned a lot about the process of auditing through training and hands-on experience.

What I wish was different

Advice

Have an open mind and take advantage of every opportunity to learn new things!

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Start Intern

June - July 2019 • New York City, NY

What I liked

I appreciated the opportunity to network with numerous individuals in a variety of accounting fields. The culture is very friendly and everybody is willing to help. I learned a lot about Alteryx and Tableau as they are heavily used in the field of accounting.

What I wish was different

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Accounting Intern

January - March 2019 • Pittsburgh, PA

What I liked

I loved having the hands on experience and I was in charge of cash and cash equivalents in the audit. It was nice to be trusted with this part of the audit and I proved to my audit team that I could do it.

What I wish was different

I wish I could have extended my internship into April, so I was working all the way up until I started my summer semester.

Advice

Always ask questions and never hold back. Your audit team wants to help you!

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=Start Intern

June - July 2019 • Atlanta, GA

What I liked

I liked that I actually had the opportunity to learn and utilize different softwares that are actually used on a day to day basis. It made me feel as though I was one step ahead for life in the accounting field after graduation. Got the opportunity to network with many different people and got great advice.

What I wish was different

I wish it was longer. I had an amazing time.

Advice

I feel less nervous about graduating. I feel as though I have an idea on where i'm headed and after all of the amazing advise I was given I know what steps to take to achieve the personal goals that I have.

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Assurance Intern

June - August 2019 • Florham Park, NJ

What I liked

I really liked the people that I worked with. I had the ability to work with a smaller engagement team so I had the opportunity to form a strong connection with the people I worked with on a daily basis. In addition to this, I had the opportunity to apply the concepts I learned in class to real life situations.

What I wish was different

I do not wish anything was different. My internship experience was very enjoyable.

Advice

The main takeaway from this internship that I would like to share is that great communication skills is the greatest asset you can bring to a work environment. When you are able to connect and communicate better with the people you work with it ultimately makes work more enjoyable for everyone.

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Tax Intern

June - August 2019 • New York City, NY

What I liked

I liked the culture at the firm and how willing everyone was to assist me with any questions/ concerns I may have had. The internship was a great experience to gain exposure to Tax and provided an excellent opportunity to interact with clients.

What I wish was different

Advice

Network as much as you can throughout the internship and don't be afraid to ask questions!

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Risk Assurance Intern

June - August 2019 • New York City, NY

What I liked

I enjoyed being able to work at client locations and got to work closely with a high executive at 1 of my Fortune 500 clients. PwC will provide you with all the opportunity in the world if you put in the time and effort. They did a great job at training us and getting us prepared to be out in the working world with true professionals.

What I wish was different

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Core Assurance Intern

June - August 2019 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

I had a lot of hands-on experience with auditing in the tech sector. My teams provided me with a lot of support and PwC conducted roughly 2 weeks of training and one 4 day trip to Disney World (one day at the park itself but a concert and interesting seminars).

What I wish was different

I had a great experience, however some of my friends had no assignments for the whole summer. They still learned about the company but didn't get the hands-on experience they wanted.

Advice

Be upfront with your coach and buddy. If you are having an issue they are there to help you and will be receptive.

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Internal Firm Service Intern

June - July 2019 • New York City, NY

What I liked

Tableau and Alterix Training, shadowing opportunities, easy networking opportunities

What I wish was different

Advice

reach out to as many employees as possible to learn about the various lines of service PwC offers

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Tax Intern

June - August 2019 • Tampa, FL

What I liked

Liked the experience I was able to get and the exposure of day-to-day life of a tax professional

What I wish was different

Advice

To be open-minded and learn as much as you can

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Assurance Intern

June - August 2019 • Philadelphia, PA

What I liked

The people I worked with and the clients I worked for

What I wish was different

The work. I did not like the work.

Advice

Keep your mind open about your internship. Don't be afraid to ask questions, it is the only thing that will help you understand more.

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Risk Management Intern

July - August 2019 • Hong Kong, Hong Kong

What I liked

What I like the most in this intern is the real life experience of working for one of the big four accounting firms. As an accounting major this experience has given me a wider understanding of the career I am pursuing. In my intern I had to chance to work with three different teams. In one team I worked for Hilton Hotel in Hong Kong, in another team our client is TownGas which is a known gas provider in Hong Kong and the last client I worked for is a Law Firm. I aspire to work for one of the big four accounting firms after I graduate, my internship experience is very helpful for my advantage because in job interviews I can now confidently build an answer base on this experience, such as what to expect from the job.

What I wish was different

Since I worked in Hong Kong, although PwC's language is in English, I wish that I knew how to speak Cantonese or mandarin. The ability to do so would have been so helpful when I am socializing.

Advice

My one piece of advice is learn to work with teams. Make sure to display your willingness to work and get to know the team you will be working with. It is always a lot easier and fun to work with people who knows how to cooperate and communicate with others.

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Start intern

June - July 2019 • Houston, TX

What I liked

Loved the company culture and the way the company helps it’s interns with their futures. They never leave you alone and you are constantly learning something new everyday. You are able to engage with various people in positions ranging from associate to partner. Everyone is willing to share and give insight on how you can become better.

What I wish was different

I’m the internship there was a lot of freedom. No one really checked on you every single day. It’s not necessarily a bad thing because PwC expects you to get the work done and they don’t micro manage, but sometimes I do wish we had someone with us everyday.

Advice

Make sure you network as much as you can. PwC gives you a lot of freedom. The internship is very independent and you don’t take advantage of it you may get bored. There is always a learning opportunity available. Go talk with a partner or a first year worker to make sure you really get experience about the company. Never be afraid to ask questions . You are there to learn so no question is a dumb one. People appreciate scholars who are always asking questions because it shows you want to be there.

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Audit Intern

June - August 2019 • Philadelphia, PA

What I liked

I was able to gain an understanding of the audit profession with the assistance of my various engagement teams. I was also able to form strong connections with my intern class. Through this internship I was able to network with other interns from different schools and PwC staff which gave me a more diverse perspective of the accounting industry. PwC allowed me to expand my horizons and become comfortable with being uncomfortable.

What I wish was different

I wish that I had known more about the audit profession (in relation to the knowledge of others from different universities) and had a broader understanding about the software programs used.

Advice

Say yes! I feel that I was able to learn more by saying yes to new client opportunities or projects from my line of service peers. By doing so, I was able to interact with more clients and expose myself to different PwC professionals outside of my engagement teams.

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