Accountant Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • It was an amazing experience and gave a great insight into what the role actually involves.

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

    • I was always thanked by the team I worked with after completing any task

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

    • I was given detailed instructions and constructive feedback on each task.

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

    • Most of the time I was very busy with different tasks and worked very long hours.

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

    • I was left in charge of particular ares of the audit and trusted to complete all of the work and testing.

    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 feel I gained new skills to help in all areas; my last year at university, confidence in all areas and a real insight into the career I wish to go into

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There was always a happy environment in the office and team even though the work was tough and hours were long

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

    • The induction section was an amazing experience and allowed me to mate friends in different areas and offices and I was always working on a client.

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

    • They provided me with everything I could have needed in terms of help and support from the first day and there was always somebody to talk to or answer my questions.

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

    • 3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I can't wait to start my career with PwC after my last year in University.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The team I worked with were very sociable and we went out for lunch and drinks and I met every week with other interns across the north for food and drinks.

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

    • I manages to stay in a fellow interns student accommodation and there was a good mix of places to socialize at difference price ranges.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I was in Leeds so the nightlife was really good!

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Only at weekends due to the extremely long working hours and commute

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

North East

September 2011

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