Tax intern Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • A great rotational programme in the regional offices that ensured I got a great overview of the line of service.

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

    • Colleagues involved me in many different projects, in which my role was interesting and challenging.

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

    • Frequent mentor meetings undertaken and realistic goals set.

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

    • As with all internships, I suspect, the work that a firm can give you is limited. Having said that, colleagues were often looking for work to get me involved with. A group project had been constructed in order to keep us busy during quieter times.

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

    • I was exposed to many clients throughout my internship and given real responsibility in face to face meetings.

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

    • My degree does not link that closely with my internship. I did develop good communication and research skills though.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly and encouraged many questions. All took time to explain any queries.

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

    • Training, mentoring and conclusion of internship were all very well organised.

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

    • Training involved a three day placement near London - all expenses paid for. Training throughout the internship was undertaken too.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

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

    • Got a job offer.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We organised a few social events over the period and were invited to company events too.

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

    • Living at my university accomodation.

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

    • Living at my university accomodation.

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

    • Sports teams did exist.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

East Midlands

November 2011

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