PwC Intern Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Brilliant experience. Met lots of other interns and staff at PwC were very welcoming. Really opened my eyes to the world of accountancy

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

    • From the first day, I felt part of a team. i was encouraged to ask questions at all times. I liked the working environment and banter between members of staff

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

    • I had a buddie and people manager to look after me, and always felt I could contact them with any queries.

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

    • Relatively busy on all days. Given work to complete and submit, which would then be checked. I did no photocopying or making the teas during my internship.

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

    • I was given the cash part of an audit to complete. I would then submit this, and it would then be checked by a more senior member of staff.

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

    • My team work, computer, communication skills all increased dramatically during my internship and are beneficial for my degree.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • good atmosphere. People looking out for interns. good banter and conversation which interns could always join in.

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

    • Very well set up. Sent lots of info before internship started, so was aware of what was required of me. Given a timetable for day to day work.

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

    • First three days consisted of learning basic accounting theory. Also on jobs, we were given background information to the clients.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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

    • All the Scottish interns were offered a job at the end of the 6 week internship. Very appealing employment prospects. Having gone through a long recruitment process to get job, it is good I don't have to do that again.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We were welcomed into the societies of PwC such as the sport clubs. Also we went out for drinks after work.

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

    • Relatively expensive as Edinburgh is a capital city.

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

    • Didn't experience much night life as too tired after work. Fellow interns said that it was good.

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

    • Lots of different sports clubs such as hockey, football, rugby, golf etc

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Scotland

June 2012

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