Assurance Intern Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • A very good insight into what a graduate job at PwC will be like.

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

    • I worked in small teams so I felt valued by colleagues.

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

    • The guidance I was given was very thorough and helpful.

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

    • I always had a task to do, but not too busy so I felt overwhelmed.

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

    • I was given a large amount of responsibility during my internship- certainly more than I expected. This meant it was a great challenge.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The training I received gave a great insist to the skills and work required for the graduate job. It allowed me to develop skills and confidence, especially when speaking to clients.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • I wasn't in the office that much. However, I played lots of sport for PwC and that had a great opportunity.

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

    • Very well organised.

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

    • Invested a large amount into our development. Very impressed.

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

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

    • Appealing.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The area we worked in had a good social scene.

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

    • The area we lived in is reasonable.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Good

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

    • Lots of sport to play.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

South West

August 2013

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