Technology Risk Summer Intern Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • Really interesting - a great insight into what it'd be like as a graduate (I hope to return!). Developed a thorough (thorough as you can in 6 weeks) understanding of my Line of Service and what it actually entails.

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

    • People and the culture at PwC are great, it's definitely very structured as you get clear feedback (via the Snapshot system), Managers are always happy to schedule in meetings to discuss your performance, and the Gems system really actualises feeling valued!

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

    • My managers were very supportive, always willing to take the time out to explain things I didn't quite get the first time (which, as an intern, happened quite frequently in the beginning!). People are really approachable, and that makes getting support/guidance a whole lot easier.

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

    • If I were to put a number on it, probably 70:30 (Busy:Not Busy). Work comes in long stretches, but there can be stops and starts where you have little to do for a few days, and I took the time to focus on other things like networking and professional development (e.g. eLearns, attending internal events etc)

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

    • I had almost as much responsibility as some of the graduates - which was really nice, because you get a good feel for the level and depth of work you'll be doing.

    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 think they'll definitely be beneficial - 6 weeks is a short period of time - but I definitely enjoyed being able to test and develop some of the skills I feel I have already. Really enjoyed it!

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • One word - pleasant. PwC is a really nice place to work, the people are amazing and I honestly have nothing negative to say. It's really nice how everything's physically open plan and there's lots of different spaces for collaborative/individual working.

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

    • The coordinators did a great job - everything was clear, and they were always easily reachable in case of any queries. Very well structured!

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

    • As much as any graduate!

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

    • Flexi Time

    Working from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Hoping to return as a graduate!

    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?

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

    • 3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2019

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