Summer Internship Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • Very enjoyable apart from an unnecessary commute and some administration issues with job assignments.

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

    • They always made me feel very welcome and made me feel like my contributions were of value.

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

    • My people manager was absolutely brilliant, she gave me lots of advice throughout the placement and was on hand whenever I needed.

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

    • I never felt bored even when at the office, there was always something to do and there's a good system in place if you do find yourself available for work.

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

    • I was given responsibility at every opportunity but never felt that I was under too much pressure as my work was always checked over.

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

    • The placement wasn't directly related to my degree but the time management and self-evaluation skills developed are definitely transferable.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • The staff were always very friendly and the office itself was very welcoming, especially the security guards.

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

    • Other than a few issues with job assignments and a lack of 'end of internship' event it was very well organised.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • We participated in a 3 day training programme and there was all sorts of training throughout.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel

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

    • I have a job offer for next year and was successful in my request to transfer offices.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a good social scene at my office - quizzes and drinks e.t.c.

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

    • I didn't live in the area, it seemed pretty expensive but no more so than London.

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

    • I didn't go out in the area.

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

    • There were opportunities to socialise and to play sport.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

London

November 2012

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