Associate - Assurance Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • I am glad that I did this placement year, as it was great experience and I learnt a lot, but overall it was not for me.

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

    • The office was quite small so everyone knew each other. There were a lot of quiz nights, activities, nights out etc.

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

    • You have a buddy, a people manager, and then steps of management on each job you are working on.

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

    • Varied between being 'available for work' when the office was quiet and very busy during 'busy season'.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Quite a lot as areas of work are assigned to you, although you can ask for help.

    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 exams I took at college have given me a good understanding of tax and accounting, which should help me in future jobs.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • As it was quite a small office everyone knew each other and there was a lot going on. In assurance, a lot of time is spent on client sites, so your experience depends on the team, the client and where you are working.

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

    • Very well organised and I had no issues.

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

    • There was a lot of training and I did seven ICAEW exams.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • PwC are very willing to take you on after your placement if you have passed your exams. If you have failed one of your final exams you do have the chance to resit and if you pass you will still get a job offer.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • As a placement student you have exactly the same experience as the other graduates you have joined. Most likely, people in the office will not even know if you are a placement of graduate. You spend a lot of time training and at college with your year, so have a good support network and do things socially.

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

    • I lived at home.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Lots of nights out were organised.

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

    • There were lots of activities organised.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting, Audit

East Midlands

September 2017

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