Audit Business Placement Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • Team based work which I found supportive and motivational.

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

    • The other members of the team were clear with what was expected and appreciated a job well done or any extra effort put in.

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

    • There is a very good support culture at PwC. Even if your career coach is busy, the team members on your current engagement will be very willing to give advice.

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

    • This varied on engagement, but was particularly high at busy season.

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

    • I performed a mini-audit of a small entity by myself.

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

    • I learnt some technical accounting knowledge, but particularly relevant was the exposure to different companies working practises.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The social groups had a number of events and this created a good working environment.

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

    • I was mainly assigned to one industry sector. I would have preferred that this be a little more varied, but I still received a broad experience.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I did not take part in any formal training other than the induction, but the on-the-job training was extensive and objectives setting was encouraged on each engagement (even if just a week long).

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

    • 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?

    • I was not introduced to other placement and intern students formally, this was left to me. However, this was not really necessary as I found I socialised with the graduates.

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

    • Central London is expensive, but live in the centre, as it is so much fun.

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

    • Great nightlife. If you want to save money - go for student nights.

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

    • I was invited to play football.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting

London

November 2009

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