Summer Associate Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyed meeting different people from all over the company and the country.

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

    • Felt at ease around teams and questions are welcomed by them as they have been in your place

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

    • They expect you not to know how to do everything, so they support you in all steps of your work

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

    • Generally given a chunk of work on a daily basis and when thats finished more is always available

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

    • You are given responsibility over your work and documenting it, and after a few weeks you feel comfortable to do a lot of work yourself, but someone is always there to help and check over your work

    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 do not take an accounting course, but when reading the paper i understand a lot more of the financials

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Was mainly on client sites, but when in the office everyone is very friendly

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

    • Very well organised, always know what you are meant to do and what is expected from you

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

    • A lot of investment in our training and development, i felt i could easily fit back into place after graduating

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • Cheap, but not much chance as everyone is generally away on jobs

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

    • Same as above

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Many through company portal

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

International

November 2009

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