Assurance Intern Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my internship at PwC, the office were incredibly welcoming. It was great to work on various engagements and meet lots of new people within and outside the office.

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

    • I felt as if I meshed well with the team, and was able to spend time with them in both a formal business setting and casual one. I enjoyed working with them as well as going to work socials with my colleagues throughout the internship.

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

    • All of those who I worked with during my internship were incredibly supportive and patient in helping me through the different tasks. My career coach gave me good guidance throughout the internship.

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

    • I always had something to do, but it was still a manageable load.

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

    • I felt as though I played an important part of the team. I was left to work independently but also had someone to talk to if I needed and I got to participate in client 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?

    • As my degree background is not in finance, I would not say that this internship has developed skills specific to my degree. However, it has definitely broadened my outlook in the workplace and more generally for life after University.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • The office was very chilled and comfortable to be in, with lots of different workspaces. It was nice to have hot seating so you could pick a different seat and speak to different people. Everyone was very friendly but also hard working.

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

    • The initial parts of the internship were very streamlined however when I actually got into the office, there could have been better communication between the recruitment team and the office itself in terms on being aware that there were interns coming to work so that they had an formal introductory prepared in the office itself.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The firm were incredibly supportive in guiding us through how we could grow throughout our time in the office. We had an array of training activities throughout our time.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • Very appealing

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Although the intern numbers were low, I got on with them all really well, as well as the Business Placement students. I've made some really good friends during this internship.

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

    • Average

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Average

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

    • There were a number of socials we were included in.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Scotland

August 2019

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