Assurance Associate Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    3.5
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • Really hard work, but it meant I learnt a lot.

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

    • There are loads of social events which mean that you form close bonds with your year group. As with any work place there are some people you get on with more than others but on the hole the people employed by PwC are extremely friendly

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

    • PwC's graduate scheme is very structured so much of the guidance and support is inbuilt without having to seek further help from management. The assigned managers are able to help but do also have to carry out a large amount of work which means they arent always available.

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

    • Varied depending on the time of year. Busy season was extremely busy and long hours but at quieter time of the year there was less work available

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given the same responsibility as a first year graduate. In the later parts of my placement I was coaching interns and making independent decisions

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

    • Although, the placement was not directly linked to my degree I gained a lot of transferable skills which I know will be really useful within my degree and life after graduation

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • There are lots of social events and sports activities going on within the office. Work is performed in teams and there is lots of fun to be had one away jobs

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

    • PwC are the number one graduate employer and the process is seamless

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

    • I had the same training as the graduate employees taking 9 out of 15 of my ACA qualification exams which included paid college time and payment of exams.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Healthcare from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Looking forward to going back

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I went on a week long holiday with 20 other graduate joiners to Portugal and went on weekly nights out with the group.

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

    • Accomodation in Reading can be slightly expensive but the pay is good and more than enough to get somewhere decent and have money remaining

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

    • University town and so had to usual club and pub scene

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

    • Lots of sports and social events which rarely require trials... the more the merrier atmosphere

    4/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

South East

October 2012

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