Student Recruitment Assisstant Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • I loved my placement at PwC. My role was extremely varied, I got to try so many new things which helped me develop and learn more.

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

    • I felt like part of the team, I got on really well with my colleagues and we got to know each other really well.

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

    • My manager was completely supportive of me, we spoke every day and had 'people manager catch ups' each month to make sure everything was going well. I felt I go to to her with any problems or concerns.

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

    • A lot of the time, work was very busy and I often felt there was too much to do and too little time but I enjoy being busy and work well when I have deadlines so I was quite happy to be busy.

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

    • Very early on, I was doing things which were beyond my role, as we were a member of the team down. I was happy to do this and enjoy being challenged.

    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 built up a lot of soft skills during my placement and feel they will be invaluable in future life.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • It depends on which area of the business you were went to but mine was always quite fun, we had a chat and all got on well although there was a lot to do.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • PwC are very experienced in having placement students so there were no problems.

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

    • PwC are great at training and developing their staff. I went to lots of sessions and have trained in various different things.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

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

    • I have a job with PwC when I graduate and I can't wait to start.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a great social scene. I went out with my colleagues and there was a monthly office social.

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

    • I lived at home so saved costs on rent but travel was expensive.

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

    • I worked in Birmingham which is a big city so the nightlife was good, there was plenty to do.

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

    • We do a lot of community work as well as sports and social clubs.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

West Midlands

September 2014

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