Assurance Associate Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.1
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • It was a great experience although the work could be quite dull at times

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Everyone I met at PwC was very friendly and really made me feel welcome

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

    • I was assigned a 'coach' who kept track of my objectives and gave lots of support

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

    • There was always work to do but not that busy

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Obviously, as it was a placement I couldn't have expected too much responsibility. Although I was responsible for my own work and time management.

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The placement helped me learn more about the types of works I'm interested in and was keyed in with my degree

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • very friendly but a bit impersonal.

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

    • We had a training week in buckinghamshire which was really good, then we were made really clear about what we would be doing

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

    • We recieved a weeks training and were constantly 'coached'

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    1/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I was offered a full time position for when I graduate

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We went out a few times but rarely worked together so didnt see each other that much

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

    • 2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

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

    • 4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

West Midlands

November 2009

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