Summer Assurance Intern Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

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

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

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

    • I worked with different teams across my six weeks, all of which were supportful and more than happy to help. I also had a really good relationship with my career coach who helped me throughout the process.

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

    • I sometimes had to be proactive and ask for work but I was never bored. When it was quiet, I completed additional trainings.

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

    • I was surprised by how much responsibility I was given in such a short time. For example, I got to contact the client directly and represented PwC and my team in the process.

    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 completed Value at Risk testing which is a component that features in my degree. I have also developed my excel and interpersonal skills, as well as many others.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office was really welcoming. It's modern and open-planned, and the people are really friendly.

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

    • It was really organised. We had an induction training down south which was good fun. It was a combination of team building and an introduction to the basics of accounting,

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

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

    • Flexi Time

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

    • 5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We had a weekly intern social night.

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

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

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

    • 5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Scotland

August 2019

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