Intern Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed working on a team and being given responsiblities. I learnt a lot during the internship.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

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

    • There was a well run system in place to make sure I got feedback and then discussed my performance with management. The people I was working with made sure I understood what i was doing and helped me whenever i needed help.

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

    • I was mainly very busy working with different clients but near the end there were some days that were quieter.

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

    • I was given many tasks that contributed to the audit but were all checked over by someone more experienced.

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

    • I have been offered a job with them and will use these skills in my new job. This has given me a head start and a good insight into what the work is like.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It depended on what team you were on. There was a lot of variety.

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

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

    • There was a week of training and continued training on the job. I had a mid way review to check up on my progress and an end review. This helped me to find ways to improve.

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

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

    • I got a job!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • 2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

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

    • 3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Yorkshire and Humberside

November 2008

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