Assurance Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • Working on different tasks and interesting new clients ensured that every day of the internship was very enjoyable.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Important work with real value given allowing you to truly make an impact on your team.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Teams were mixed with different experience levels so at all times you had someone on hand for any support on the job.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Relatively busy, and had something to do at all times.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Real work with real importance given.

    5/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Will not benefit significantly towards studies, however very vital skills and experiences learnt to benefit for the future.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Friendly and comfortable.

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Entire process from start to finish organised well and someone on hand at all times if you have any queries.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Very much. Each intern set up in a hotel for the first 3 days of the internship to go over intense training daily, meet current PwC employees and be trained for the job.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Each intern given the opportunity to come back full time with the organisation if performed well throughout the internship and remained eager to learn more,

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • Sociable hours, and office activities set up regularly. Also, good bars nearby office for after work drinks.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • -

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Selection of bars near office.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Opportunity to take part in committees such as events planning.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

South West

November 2015

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