Assurance Intern Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • You get given a lot of responsibility, which can be challenging at times but you will learn lots! The people are great at PwC and there's lot of opportunities to socialise.

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

    • Interns are given their own areas of the audit to compelte. They are very much a valued member of the team.

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

    • Guidance is there as and when you need it. There's a buddy scheme and team members are always willing to assist you. But you are also expected to use your initiative.

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

    • Varies with the project nature of the work. Most days typical hours are 9am-5.30pm. Although you may stay later if near a deadline. Sometimes you can leave early too!

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • See above answers!

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

    • My placement was useful for the accountancy modules I have chosen. It also helps in terms of being able to take responsibility for your work and prioritise when working towards deadlines.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Due to the nature of the work, a lot of time is spent at client sites. So the office can seem a bit quiet at times and you can easily go unnoticed having a day in the office, as everyone is getting on with their own project work.

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

    • Great training and support was available.

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

    • An induction week at a hotel was great fun! Also other training days throughout the six months.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

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

    • Most gap year placement interns can return quite easily to PwC! Similarly, summer interns have an almost guaranteed graduate job on completion of their placement.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Gap year student events were organised by HR and we also organised our own. There were also office socials, such as trips to the rugby and balls.

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

    • Reading is much cheaper than London. I lived at home, so saved quite a lot of money!

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

    • Average for a town. Obviously London is much better!

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

    • Socialising...

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting

Scotland

November 2009

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