Summer Intern Assurance Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.7/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    5.0

    The Role

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

    • A fantastic experience which provided a great opportunity to understand the company and its work.

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

    • Colleagues made me feel like I was a genuine member of the team and the work I was conducting was important and worthwhile.

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

    • Weekly meetings were held with my supervisor to discuss my work, receiving valuable feedback on what I had done.

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

    • Office hours were generally 8.30 - 5 and I was busy pretty much the whole time.

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

    • I was pleasantly surprised with the responsibility given to myself during the internship - having more than initially anticipated. Tasks included working and uploading documents to the client file and liaising with very senior members.

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

    • Since I was provided with weekly and overall feedback I was able to recognise my developments and take these with me to university such as organisation and engaging with others in a team.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Young, fun and interesting colleagues

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

    • Always busy (but not too pressured) which was great and provided an opportunity to meet people of all levels within the firm.

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

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

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

    • Job offer received

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Participated in team sports with other office members and socialised again with other interns and other colleagues from the office.

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

    • Area same as my university so living expenses already paid for

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

    • Again same as my university, great city and great social scene.

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

    • Football for the office, nights out and dinners.s

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

North East

November 2012

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