Intern Review

by PwC

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Felt part of a team from day one. Learnt so much every day, and colleagues were really approachable so it was easy to ask questions

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

    • Working on teams, and contributing to audits.

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

    • Everyone looked out for the interns, and were very helpful. People manager and buddies made me feel at home from day one

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

    • Very busy - didn't have time to do compliance

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

    • I was given the smaller parts of the audit to complete like bank and cash. However, when I completed my parts and my work had been reviewed, I felt a sense of satisifaction that my work wasa contribution to the audit.

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

    • Definite skills for life, and I 'm using them at university. Team work and leadershio, Microsoft skills. Also I gained knowledge into what audit is etc, so when I go into audit after university, I will know some of the terms already.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The banter with the people I worked with was great. Much better to be in a team of four or five, than working with only one other person. Very friendly atmosphere in the office, felt cared for and wanted.

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

    • From day one in Buckinghamshire, right to the end of the internship, the organisation was very good. I knew in advance what each day coming was going to involve, and i always knew wher eI was supposed to be.

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

    • I think general audit knowledge was invested in me, especially in the first 3 days in Buckinghamshire.

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

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

    • Got offered a graduate job. We were told 95% chance of getting a job, when you have done the internship.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • As interns, we tried to meet up out of the office and have a good time

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • quite expensive, but then Edinburgh is a capital city

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

    • Pretty good, and the locals were able to show us around

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

    • Lots of sporting opportunities which I hope to take part in, when I return. unfortunately I didn't have time during my internship to participate

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Audit

Scotland

November 2011

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