Assurance Intern Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

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

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed the exposure I recieved whilst completing my internship, experiencing client communication first hand was very beneficial and gave me a greater insight to what the job as an auditor involves.

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

    • I felt as an intern I was fully integrated into the team and was treated in the same way as an associate.

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

    • Every client and team I worked with, there was always the opportunity to ask questions and all memebers, whatever level of the team seemed willing to answer them and give advice.

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

    • Whenever there was work available to us from the client, I was kept relatively busy. Having a specific intern challenge meant that when there were period waiting for work we were able to fill our time productively.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I felt I was given alot more responsibility than expected, completing much of the same work as a first year graduate.

    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 my communication skills have developed, in particular with proffessionals much older than me.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • It was a very friendly office.

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

    • Very well. I was given my timetable in the first week for the following 5 weeks. Although I had to be pro-active in making communcation with the team I was working with to make sure I knew where to go and at what time.

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

    • They invested the first week into improving our basic knowledge of the principles of accounting and the IT systems used.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

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

    • Statistically, most people get offered a graduate job following completing the internships.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The group of interns in the Bristol office got on well as a group and we met up outside of working hours.

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

    • I was fortunate enough to live nearby so it was relatively cheap.

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

    • bristol has a good nightlife.

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

    • Several, although I found you had to be pro-active in seeking them.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

South West

August 2013

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