Associate Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • My job at PwC for 12 months was one of the best things that I've ever done - I had the best year and thoroughly enjoyed every minute.

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

    • I was treated like an ordinary graduate from the beginning and never made to feel different because i was a placement.

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

    • we had a great support network - our peer group, a buddy and a people manager!

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

    • There was a lot of work to be done - i worked a considerable amount of unpaid overtime during my placement. this didn't seem like a particular hardship as i enjoyed my job, however trying to balance studying with overtime and a social life proved tricky

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • We were given the same amount of responsibility as graduates and that meant that we talked to clients directly and our work contributed directly to the comfort we had over accounts.

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

    • I have now completed 7 exams towards my ACA qualification and have accumulated a number of hours - this will be applicable when i continue my training., i have also learnt plenty of communication skills etc

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was generally professional and everyone sat and got on with there work However, everyone was equally as friendly, and there ways someone to talk too! we had lots of socials and generally everyone got along!

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

    • THe placement was incredibly well organised as it followed the first year of the grad scheme

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

    • The firm paid for me to sit the first 7 of my ACA exams, therefore they were heavily investing in my future - they also ran several courses focusing in our personal development and communication which taught valuable life skills

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

    • National Travel

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have a graduate job so!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We had month end drinks and plenty of socials - love a free bar!

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

    • I lived in the same place as I did in university, therefore cheap!

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

    • Same as uni - except we went to nicer places!

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

    • I never bothered......

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Wales

September 2014

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