Assusance and Public services Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • I felt Pwc made an effort to make this internship varied and enjoyable with lots of other opportunities such as newtworking lunches and development days other than the work placement.

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

    • I felt very valued I was included in everything the audit team I was involved in and also asked to attend meetings etc. Also on a non buisnesss level everyone was really friendly and helpful and I got lots of invites to lunches and also after work events such as a game of golf.

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

    • Everything that we did we were intially coached through. Then while doing work we were assigned a coach who would guide us and also answer any questions. Furthermore we had a 'buddy' who helped us with any non client questions such as what to wear, how to claim expenses etc.

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

    • I was assigned to work for my whole internship meaning I always had work to do! We also had a project that kept us busy in any downtime that we would have.

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

    • I feel that especially towrds the end I was given plenty of responsibility, carrying out work increasingly without direct supervision. Also during on site client work I was trusted to spend a whole day alone doing client work with the clients.

    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 feel that the intensive training at the start gave me a fantastic platform to carry out the work I needed to do during the internship.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Great, everyone was always very open minded and friendly and keen to get you involved in office activities.

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

    • I think it was well organised I always knew where I was expected to be and what I was expended to do.

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

    • The firm set strong emphasis on setting objectives for what you want to get out of the internship and do everything that they can about helping you to achieve these.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I got offered a job with the firm. 95% of interns do.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Always month end drinks with a free bar and always plenty of lunches etc to get involved in.

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

    • Typical for a small city.

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

    • The PwC office is in the center of town in the middle of where the are lots of bars etc.

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

    • Plenty of teams and activities to get involved in.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Wales

August 2013

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