Assurance intern Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • A very insightful opportunity to see how a top 4 accountancy firm runs. I got the chance to develop my skills and put my course from university into practice.

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

    • I felt that my colleagues really appreciated the work I was doing and were always on hand to help. It felt very much like a team.

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

    • I was given any support I asked for and knew they were always there to help.

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

    • There was always work assigned to me which I could get on with.

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

    • I was responsible for sections of my work and needed to complete these. However, my colleagues were always there to check this for me.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Doing an accounting and finance degree, I could see the skills I had learnt put into practice which was very useful. This should help me in my final year of university.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was very welcoming and happy to help.

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

    • Very well organised as we all always had work to do and were always working in a team.

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

    • The placement started with a small retreat which help us to meet other interns and get integrated into the firm.

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

    • Sports and Social Club
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Clear path of where the career could take you.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was always opportunity to social and other colleagues were always welcoming

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

    • Depending on the place you go it is reasonable

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

    • Birmingham is a buzzing city with something always going on.

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

    • Monthly socials and occasional football tournaments were really fun,

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

West Midlands

October 2019

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