Internship Review at PwC

The Role

Role Description

Helping clients improve their businesses. Daily tasks were lots of meetings, talking to clients, research.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Really enjoyed my time with the firm. The fellow interns and all the staff were really great to work with

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I was given a lot of responsibility which made me feel valuable to the firm

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

My manager and "buddy" were fantastic and really helpful. Always there for me

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

The perfect balance of being busy enough not to get bored but not too busy so I had time to learn about the firm and set up experience days in different sections of the firm

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

For an intern I was given a lot of responsibility and I was treated as an equal in my project team. The better you perform the more responsibility you demand.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I think the main thing I gained from the placement was more confidence and people skills which I use to work in project teams now at uni

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Very professional atmosphere and everyone was easy to talk to

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Very very well organised to give us the best experience

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

The culture in the firm means that everyone helps everyone develop - the employees learn from each other. I learnt so much from my manager and other colleagues.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

• Flexi Time
• Subsidised Canteen
• Company Parties/Events

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I start in September 2012 - and can't wait!

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Everyone was really sociable and we went to the pub lots!

13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

Expensive - London is.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

London nightlife is great

15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Maybe not so much.

Review 249/277 for PwC

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