PwC

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 • 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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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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Start Diversity Intern

June - July 2019 • Charlotte, NC

What I liked

Awesome city to work in. The group of interns I worked with was awesome. All of the people in the office were super nice and helpful.

What I wish was different

Started earlier in the summer.

Advice

Embrace the experience. Meet as many people as possible and work hard.

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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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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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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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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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Start Intern

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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Audit Intern

June - August 2019 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

The inter company training seminars were especially helpful in allowing me to get a firsthand experience of what the job will require. Also, I was able to meet about fifty people who I will be working with in the future and it was great to meet them and see how well I could work with them in the future by joining them in their work for eight weeks over the summer.

What I wish was different

The timing of when I applied for this internship was just before midterms. I wish I would have planned my timing a little better to apply earlier in the semester because I was conducting the first, and second round interviews during midterm study time and was stressful for me.

Advice

Getting an internship may seem like extra work with the resume preparation, employer research, job applications, and multiple interviews, but they are well worth putting in the effort for as performing an internship will give you a good feel for the company culture and how well you will fit within it which is very important to evaluate before joining an company.

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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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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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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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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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Assurance Intern

June - August 2018 • Boston, MA

What I liked

A lot of different experiences, treated well.

What I wish was different

Wasn't a lot of direct audit experience, not very busy.

Advice

Be prepared for a lot of down time.

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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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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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Management Consulting Intern

June - July 2018 • Boston, MA

What I liked

The professional development and the culture and people

What I wish was different

Longer, it ended up being a 5 week internship with training weeks and vacation

Advice

You get out of it what you put into it. Network, network, network. Set up calls, coffee chats. With associates, senior associates, managers, directors, partners, everyone. So much knowledge to spead and great advice moving forward. Also, utilize the resources they give you and take advantage of your time there.

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Start Advisory Intern

June - August 2017 • Houston, TX

What I liked

Great company culture with supportive advisors

What I wish was different

More interaction with other competencies of the firm to better understand the goals and mission of the firm.

Advice

Always schedule your down time with coffee dates and lunches to get to know people in the company!

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Advisory - Deals Consultant

July - August 2017 • Bucharest, Romania

What I liked

The dynamic workflow, collaborative culture, and interesting projects were very enjoyable.

What I wish was different

That I had more time at the internship! It was sad to leave before one of the projects concluded.

Advice

Be not only willing, but eager to learn when you come in. There are a lot of skills to be developed, and with the right attitude, you can make the most of it.

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