Assurance Associate Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • PwC's Assurance department was tough but rewarding work. I was placed in the same team for the entire placement which allowed me to develop my skills and knowledge on particular projects and I felt this helped me to grow. I learned a lot in the space of 11 months and was introduced to many new things.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • My colleagues and I got on brilliantly. Having spent many hours together, we quickly became like family and spent time together in and out of the office which allowed for a very cohesive team when working on tougher projects.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • PwC provide not only a Manager on the team but a People Manager who addresses any problems you may have and also goes through all your professional feedback with you which allows you to develop and grow with the firm.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • PwC Assurance works on busy seasons so there are extremely busy times and some much more dull times

    3/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • A lot of responsibility was given to me and it increased steadily over the course of the placement.

    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 skills I have learned will definitely assist me in my degree and when I return to my role as a graduate having received an offer.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • 4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • 3/5

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

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    5/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • I received a graduate job offer before finishing my placement.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • PwC hires placement students in the same batch as each year's graduates and so you join in what very much feels like another school year. It provides a really positive and fun atmosphere to have fun.

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • I had my placement in London which is naturally very expensive but the salary reflected the higher cost of living.

    3/5

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

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

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting, Audit

London

September 2017


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