Financial Advisory Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • - I found both the work significantly more enjoyable than I had expected, and the people more friendly and helpful

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • - I felt valued in terms of the work I was doing as well as extra events and meetings I participated in.

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

    • - Friendly and supportive buddy system and managers, very willing to answer any questions and assume no prior knowledge - Give honest responses

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

    • - Some days were a lot more laid back, others with tight deadlines, but understandable based on the sector and projects you were working on

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

    • - Within first few weeks given chargeable work

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • - The interniship has made a significant impact in my research, presentation, interaction, network-building, excel and modelling skills

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • - Laid back, yet still maintained professionalism

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

    • -Well-structured

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

    • - We were given a week of training, in both my service area, technical and research training all of which was extensively used during the internship

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

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

    • - Job offer if internship goes well

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • - We get on well with each other, and maintained regular intern social events during the 6 weeks

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

    • - Depends on how much you socialise and where you go (as expected in London)

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • - Did not go out in London during the internship

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • - Many team drinks, after-work drinks etc. but a lot would have to be organised yourself

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2013

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