Intern Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my internship, particularly the people I met, and the opportunities I was given.

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

    • I felt like I worked as a team within my intership and did not feel singled out as the intern. I also made a number of friends within my time at PwC

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

    • I was given weekly feedback from my job managers which helped me progress throughout my time at the company. This I feel was a key strength within the company as it allowed me to grow and learn throughout the job.

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

    • Several of my jobs kept me very busy, and I had a number of tasks to work on during my time there. However, there were a couple of days where I had very little to do and there did not appear to be tasks given to me. I also know a number of interns had much less to do than myself.

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

    • I was given quite a lot of responsibility within some of my jobs. One particular client I was in charge of GADM for and dealt with any problems they had had. Another client I was left on site myself for a day and a half to work as my job manager had left so it was just myself on the job.

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

    • These skills will come in very hand especially as I have accepted a future job position with the company. It will provide me with the basic skills to develop.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was good within the office. Everybody was happy to talk and find out more about you which was very welcoming.

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

    • My client base changed a number of times a weel which was hard to keep track of. However, the first week training etc and once you were out at a client everything was very well organised.

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

    • Each job manager took the time to train us and to ensure I knew what I was doing at all times. They were also happy to further explain any problems I had.

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

    • National Travel

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

    • I have a conditional offer with the company for next year.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Each of the interns got on very well and most of us are still in touch.

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

    • I lived at home during my time in PwC so living costs etc were the same.

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

    • Again, I lived in my home town so the nightlife was what I was used to.

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

    • There are a number of options available withi the firm such as sporting groups. However, I don't feel these were necessarily offered to us. However, there were a couple of after work drinks that we were invited to.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting, Insurance & Risk Management

Scotland

October 2012

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