Data assurance intern Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I have enjoyed my internship a lot. Over just 6 weeks I have gained some really valuable experience, met a lot of great people and gained an insight into how PwC functions as a firm.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • Despite being an intern, I felt as if I was part of the team. I also believe that the work I was involved in was valued.

    4/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • I was given guidance and any help necessary from a number of people in management. I never felt awkward when asking questions.

    4/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • I always had a task to be getting on with but there was a lack of variety in what I was doing. I feel I could have been more busy.

    3/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I was given enough responsibility to perform chargeable work for 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?
  • The technical skills I have developed could greatly assist me in my degree and future career depending on the route I take. There are lots of jobs that value the skills that I have gained on the internship.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • The atmosphere was calm but professional.

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • There was a lack of structure at times but I always had work to be getting on with.

    3/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • For a 6 week intern, it seemed as if a lot was invested in me. Hours of training and inductions.

    4/5

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

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • I will find out within a couple of weeks after finishing the internship whether I have been offered a graduate position.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • There was a very good social atmosphere between all the interns. We were often encouraged to interact and network with each other.

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • The cost of living in Bristol is high.

    4/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • There is a lot to do in Bristol in terms of night life.

    4/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • There were often after work activities such as quizzes and social gatherings.

    4/5

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Audit

South West

September 2017


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