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
Advice
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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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Accounting Intern
June - August 2019 • Kansas City, MO
What I liked
The people, the office atmosphere, the nature of the work I was doing
What I wish was different
A longer internship
Advice
Ask alot of questions, make relationships and connections
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Assurance Intern
June - August 2019 • New York City, NY
What I liked
I got to be integrated into a team and do real work (which taught me a lot about the processes of their audits as well as the industry that my market team was in). I also liked how there were two mentors who you could speak with about their experiences.
What I wish was different
Advice
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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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Technology Consulting Intern
June - August 2019 • San Francisco, CA
What I liked
Great people, good pay, gave me an offer.
What I wish was different
Wish they had followed through with my welcome visit after getting my internship offer.
Advice
If you want to get into PwC consulting, go to their events and network with the recruiter.
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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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Audit Intern
June - August 2019 • Boston, MA
What I liked
I got to meet many different people of all different levels from intern to partner. I also got to work on multiple clients and got a lot of hands on experience that will be applicable when I start full time. I also got to travel to Texas for a client which was a unique experience.
What I wish was different
Commuting can be difficult because you may have to report to different places every day. As an intern it can be harder to plan for this because you are just being placed into as many places as possible to try to get experience.
Advice
It is important to bring a good attitude and be willing to learn. For the internship, technical knowledge and proficiency is not as important because you are not expected to be a master in each area.
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Assurance Intern
June - August 2019 • Houston, TX
What I liked
The exposure to the world of public accounting and the opportunities to learn everyday and work with different industries.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have done it longer.
Advice
Be a sponge, and do not be afraid to make a mistake and speak up.
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Valuations Intern
June - August 2019 • Los Angeles, CA
What I liked
I learned a ton not only about finance and accounting, but soft skills like asking questions and communicating effectively.
What I wish was different
I would have liked more time on projects, but that was just a product of the timing of my internship.
Advice
Always ask questions! You will never know everything and someone will aways know more than you about a specific topic, so it’s important to keep learning.
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Risk Assurance Intern
June - August 2019 • San Francisco, CA
What I liked
I enjoyed all of the benefits of the firm and how it is well known and respected.
What I wish was different
I wish I knew what I was actually going to be doing more because it was not at all what I expected.
Advice
Network as much as possible to really understand what it is you like and want to get into. Don't spend too much time or you will miss opportunities, but you need to do your research so you have a good idea about what you are getting into.
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Consulting Actuarial Intern
June - August 2019 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
The company culture and being in Chicago was fabulous.
What I wish was different
I wish I would've had more information on what I would be doing work-wise over the summer before starting.
Advice
I would tell future candidates to expose themselves to all different types of clients if working in that type of job. It helps you grasp the magnitude of the company's book of business.
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Public Accounting Intern
June - August 2019 • Baltimore, MD
What I liked
I liked the coaching that I received.
What I wish was different
I wish I was able to have an extended internship.
Advice
It is important to ask questions and show up on time.
