Associate Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.9
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Throughly enjoyed the job was given plenty of responsibility and learnt numerous additional skills

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

    • Extremely valued. Was always thanked for my contribution and even managers and directors were involved.

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

    • If you asked the manager for help they would help you. They were very supportive and directed me in the right directions, concerning areas of improvement

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

    • You will always been busy at PwC and would a fair few hours

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

    • Was given so much that I was even taking on clients by myself

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

    • My confidence and technical ability have developed to a good standard now and hopefully i will find the accounting modules and little easier than before.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • All you could ask for in that they are friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and always encouraging you to develop.

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

    • They have placement very year so knew what to expect.

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

    • The company paid for my accounting exams and provided feedback on each job i completed. They are not the top graduate employer for no reason.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    International Travel

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

    • Just recently in the Times, PwC stated they are offering 1800 jobs of the next year. So prospects look promising. They have offered me a job as well, which saves me looking around in my final year.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Most definitely. The office in Jersey is small so everyone gets to know one another. There were social events every month at least

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

    • Rent is expensive around £650 to £1000pm. But the socialising aspects is fanastic, everyone whats to get to know you.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Limited to three clubs but the standard of the clubs are fairly good

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

    • I played for the football PwC team twice a every week and there were numerous activities you could get involved in. From sports to charities.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting

International

September 2011

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