Taxation Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.7/5
  • The Role
    2.8
  • The Company
    2.7
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • An extremely enjoyable few weeks and got the chance to network and meet a range of interesting and insightful individuals.

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

    • My colleagues made me feel welcome and would often check if I was getting on with my work okay.

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

    • We were given an individual member of management to help us with any queries. They really helped especially when I was having some difficulties (IT related!)

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

    • I was given work throughout and had time to reflect on what I had learned. When I didn't have work it was easy to get hold of more.

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

    • I was given sufficient responsibility and control over certain sections once I had built up my confidence. I wasn't made to feel under pressure.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I learnt how to use an array of sources such as Companies House and I believe in the future this may be beneficial for my training.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • The office was enjoyable, people always appeared to be in good spirits which helps especially when you are only there for a few weeks!

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • I received joining instructions well before I started the placement and apart from one IT issue initially everything went smoothly.

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

    • We went on an initial 3 day training programme which really helped, but I would say I learnt most while on the job.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • I have secured a job offer in the sector I worked in during my placement.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes! Most interns are roughly the same age so there was a core group of us who always met up after work.

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

    • It was fairly expensive (compared to my university town) but the student loan should help out!

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

    • The nightlife was no different to nights out at university.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There were opportunities to participate in sports teams but I didn't participate.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

London

November 2012

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