Associate Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • The work that I got given during my placement was necessary and adding value to the service for the client and therefore you feel like a valued team member

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

    • All colleagues were kind and friendly and would appreciated your help and would help with any questions you had regarding your work

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

    • Everyone would explain the task at hand and if you have never completed the last before or was unaware they would go into more detail over what was required from the task

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

    • The work load was generally heavy however it did also make the day go a lot quicker as it meant that you were never bored during the day

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

    • There is a high level of responsibility given to people of all grades and thus you feel like a valued member of a team from the go

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

    • The work that I completed has helped me to be able to time manage my work during my studies a lot better in the current year

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was friendly and approachable within the office and so the atmosphere was warming

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

    • As you go into the graduate scheme whilst on placement the structure 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?

    • The company invests highly in you as your first month was a heavy amount of training to teach you the required skill for the job and also support you through professional examinations

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

    • Working from home

    Healthcare/Dental
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • There is a significantly high chance of being given a job once the placement has been completed

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The company did monthly socials and as a result there was a chance to get to know people within the company

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

    • I worked in Cardiff and as a result the cost of living and socialising was extremely good

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

    • The area is extremely lively and there are a large number of clubs and bars to socialise in

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

    • The area is very dense with many opportunities within the local area to join whatever team you desire

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Wales

October 2018

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