Placement Year Review at PwC

The Role

Role Description

-Auditing the FTSE 100

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Very much! Great experience all round

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Very open atmosphere, quickly accepted into new teams and lots of team building excercises

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

There were several people you could turn to depending on the nature of the support you required. You were assigned buddies which were like a mentor.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Depending on the time of the year you could be very busy or not have much to do. As i was studying for my professional qualification at the same time if you weren't too busy you could always do some extra studying, such as pre reading for college. When doing your professional qualification you are solely in college and not working at the same time.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Responsibility was increased over the year, depending on how confident you felt and how capable the management saw you.

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

As my course is accountancy based i was able to gain an understanding as to how my studies were put into practice in industry.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Put into social groups and events were organised regularly to get you integrated with the group. Also firm wide events were put on.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Treated like a graduate from day one, this scheme is very well organised and i also got to see the planning side of developing the graduate induction programme.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Investment in time and in putting me through college.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

• Flexi Time
• Subsidised Canteen
• Sports and Social Club
• Subsidised/Company Gym
• Company Parties/Events
• Working from home
• Travel loan

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Great atmosphere, and large intake group

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

I worked in London so higher than expected, however salary is adapted to take into account this.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Review 252/277 for PwC

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