Summer Intern - Tax Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.8/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.9
  • The Culture
    4.8

    The Role

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

    • I had a great experience on my internship and really enjoyed it

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

    • I felt welcomed and very supported by all my colleagues

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

    • There was always someone there to help and answer any questions I had

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

    • I always had work to do but never felt overworked

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

    • I had responsibility for several tasks to complete throughout the duration of my placement

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

    • I have already used the teamworking and time management skills I learned at university and can see myself using these and also technical skills I learned in my future job

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was very friendly and welcoming

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

    • From arranging plans for the induction week to being told what to expect throughout the duration of my internship, the programme was very well organised

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

    • PwC developed my soft skills as well as technical skills at the induction week and also through the experiences I got in my role

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

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

    • I have accepted a graduate offer with PwC which I am looking forward to starting next year

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We had team lunches as well an intern and department nights out

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

    • I was based in Glasgow, so the costs of socialising was reasonable and I lived at home during my placement

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

    • The Glasgow office is in the city centre so there are lots of restaurants and bars near to the office

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

    • I took part in the Great Scottish Run as part of the PwC team, which was a great experience

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Audit

Scotland

November 2011

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