Assurance Internship Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my internship, I was given great opportunities to learn by doing as a member of the team. This gave me the full experience of what working here is like.

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

    • Everyone was very friendly and appreciated all of the work that I did throughout my internship. This meant that I felt like a valued member of the team despite being here for only 6 weeks.

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

    • Everyone at PwC took the time to talk to me and help me complete all of my tasks. They took time out of their days to respond to my questions in detail.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Most days my team gave me tasks that would take up my time, but also consider that as an intern I can not work as fast as experienced members. My workload was proportionate to my abilities.

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

    • Great opportunities to be a full member of the team by doing tasks that they do on a daily basis.

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

    • Given me skills that I will be able to take into all jobs in the future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly and sociable, with lots of opportunities to get to know everyone in the office, whilst still being a professional working environment.

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

    • Very prepared and organised internship scheme, very well run. Lots of people to ask if I was unsure of where to go.

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

    • Invested a lot in terms of training and taking time out of everyones days to help

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

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

    • Lots of opportunities to return to the company, with a chance to move areas if desired.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Social events organised for interns, but mostly in different teams with all colleagues.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I was able to live at home as the office is located close to my family home.

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

    • N/A

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Social events including team meals and drinks

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

South East

August 2019

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