Core Assurance Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

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

    • i thoroughly enjoyed my placement. It was challenging but at the same time extremely rewarding!

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

    • Everyone I met and worked with was very accommodating and made me feel like a valued member of the team.

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

    • Fantastic support network - I was coached through every job with the utmost patience.

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

    • Mostly just right - of course some days were busier than others!!

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

    • The level of responsibility was what surprised me most. We were given worthwhile jobs that any graduate would be working on.

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

    • Made me much more confident in approaching people and tasks.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was very friendly but at the same time hardworking.

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

    • Very well organised - ran very smoothly.

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

    • Structured training with fellow interns on the first week and allocated a personal "buddy" and "people manager" to have regular catch-ups with.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Accepted a graduate training contract.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Formed great relationships with fellow interns and joined a number of sports teams in which I got to know my colleagues better!

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

    • Was based in Edinburgh - it is expensive but can be cheap if you go to the right places!

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

    • I am at University in Edinburgh so know the area well.

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

    • A large number of sports clubs and social events.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting, Audit

Scotland

November 2011

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