Associate Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.7/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    4.8

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I enjoyed every bit of the job, was given responsibility from an early stage and was treated as a graduate.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • My opinions were very valued especially as I displayed enthusiasm and pro-activity in learning more about the subject.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • People Manager, Buddy and Resourcing Manager were always there to discuss with and to ask for help from.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • A bit too busy at times, but most of the time the balance was perfect.

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • As much as a graduate would be.

    5/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • I definitely feel that I will benefit from the soft skills I have gained throughout my life.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • Fun and relaxed, everyone was very approachable.

    5/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • At times the final offer process was debated (whether I would come back and obtain a promotion straight away or have to repeat the year) but I decided to transfer departments (Risk Assurance to One Assurance-broader) therefore the debate was settled.

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • I felt very well looked after and received around a month of training in total.

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    5/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Ws offered a permanent position in my desired department.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • Very young colleagues, always dynamic and fun.

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Office based in city centre, therefore if people would like to live very close by it may mean that the rent is expensive.

    4/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Very lively.

    5/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Accent placed on volunteering and sports, everyone got involved from support staff to directors and partners!

    5/5

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

North West

September 2015


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