Summer Internship Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • I worked on a variety of clients, had a good level of responsibility and enjoyed the team.

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

    • There were plenty of social events which I was invited too, the team were all good friends and they really welcomed me into that circle. For example, they invited me to pizza and poker nights at their flats etc.

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

    • I was given responsibility on different tasks which were well explained by my supervisor. They also had an informal buddy system as a point of contact and a more formal people manager who discusses performance and higher level questions.

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

    • There were a variety of days: on occassions I had very little work and was slightly bored, others I had to work overtime due to bunched deadlines but many where the balance was fine and there was a healthy work:life balance.

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

    • I had complete responsibility for my tasks, obviously someone checked my work, but I was given a job and allowed to complete it myself with the option to ask questions if I was unsure.

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

    • There was an opportunity to be play a major role in a client pitch which was a massive learning experience and provided a way to learn about preparation and pitching.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • People worked hard, but there was opportunity for social lunches too.

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

    • Well organised Induction, Development Day and Dragons Den client day.

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

    • Gave me travel and access to important people throughout various parts of the internship.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

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

    • Unfortunately there wasn't a business need for another junior associate so I wasn't offered a job, which was really disappointing. There are other options that are being discussed though.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Several social opportunities. Both work wide or low key informal team drinks.

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

    • Rent was fine and there were a variety of different places to eat or drink.

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

    • I didn't go clubing, but had several evening drinks and meals.

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

    • There were a wide variety of sports teams but nothing other that which I was aware of

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Scotland

August 2013

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