Assurance Summer Intern Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my first work placement as it enabled me to find what I enjoy within the Accountancy.

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

    • At PwC, the teams which I worked all made me fee l very welcomed enabling me to settle into the teams quicker than I thought I would.

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

    • For the entirety of the 6 weeks I have had a mentor who has helped out with any issues which I had encountered enabling me to excel and have a wonderful experience at the company.

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

    • This varied massively as some days I would have to work overtime and some days I was able to leave early due not having much on.

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

    • The exposure and responsibility given to me was overwhelming and unexpected. On my first day I was put in front of a client and was given the chance to broaden my networks both in the company and with clients.

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

    • Within the accounting world, paying great attention to detail is essential in order to protect and promote the PwC brand.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • My general experience in the office was good and was beyond expectations.

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

    • The organisation of the internship was very good across the entire 6 weeks as I was always scheduled on jobs and never forgotten about.

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

    • Over the past 6 weeks the company heavily invested in me to the extent to which i believe I have strengthened my credentials and personal attributes.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

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

    • With PwC they are very appealing and I would love to stay at the company.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Weekly there are always people going out for drinks after work which is a great chance to get to know some of my fellow interns and work colleagues

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

    • Due to living at home, the cost of living was relatively cheap and socialising was very easy.

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

    • The nightlife in Manchester is very good and there are always broad options to choose from.

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

    • There are many sport events after work including: cricket, football and golf all of which can be attended if you have the time.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

North West

August 2017

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