PwC- Intern Audit Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • It was an amazing opportunity to learn about the business but moreover meet like minded people. Overall, a wealth of knowledge was learnt through the whole experience.

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

    • The team I worked in were extremely friendly and would offer all their help towards me, I would always have people to go if I required any help.

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

    • Management were extremely supportive, they provided the opportunity to meet with them frequently at lunch and whenever I had any problems they were an immediate point of call.

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

    • I was able to manage the time that I worked with also the ability to network.

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

    • I was completing work which added value to the firm in particular on par with a graduate roll.

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

    • These skills are definitely for life in terms of analytical but also more team work and personal skills

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • It was a lively and interactive opportunity and great in terms of meeting new people and learning from them.

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

    • We were given a schedule at the beginning in terms of all the training aspects which there were.

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

    • PwC offered a lot of training in terms of online material but also a series of key speakers.

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

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

    • I was able to convert my internship into a full time graduate roll.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Students would be willing to go out after to have a good work life balance so was a great opportunity to get away from work.

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

    • It was costly due to being based in London, however by managing your money it is okay.

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

    • There were loads of clubs and bars so there was always something to do.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes, there are lots of opportunities in terms of societies similar to like university.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

London

July 2013

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