Summer Internship (Assurance) Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • The internship was thoroughly enjoyable. It was a perfect mix of both work and social aspects.

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

    • Everyone at the company made me feel welcome and took time to ensure that all of the interns knew what they were doing. The PwC staff really went out of their way to make the internship.

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

    • Whenever I had any problems managers would take time out of their already busy schedules to show me how to complete my tasks and coached me effectively.

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

    • The workload was just the right amount. I felt as though I was busy and the days flew in but I also did not feel overwhelmed at any point.

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

    • I was pleasantly surprised by the level of work that we were given to complete. It felt as though we were given the work that we would get if we were to join in a graduate role.

    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 will take the many skills I developed in to my studies at university. It really helped me with organisational skills which will be invaluable when writing my dissertation this year.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere in the office was extremely positive. It felt as though people were friends as well as colleagues and there were multiple social events on offer.

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

    • There was never a moment where it felt as though PwC were unprepared they always had something for us to do that was engaging.

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

    • The firm put in a lot in terms of training. We got to attend an induction event in Birmingham that made sure that we had the basic skills for the job. Additional training was also provided in the form of e learns throughout.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • After leaving the internship programme I was offered a job with PwC.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The social scene was excellent, I made good friends with all other interns and we still keep in touch after the scheme has finished.

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

    • The cost of living and socialising was relatively cheap.

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

    • The nightlife in Glasgow was excellent.

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

    • During the six weeks there was multiple opportunities to get involved in activities such as golf and football as well as nights out with other staff members.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Scotland

October 2014

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