Pension Assurance Intern Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my internship because I got lots of opportunities to audit at clients and meet new people.

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

    • Everyone was very supportive and helpful. I really liked the system of having a buddy and people's manager.

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

    • The support given to me was tremendeous- people in PwC have been very supportive and hence, it has been easy for me to work here.

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

    • I was kept occupied all day.

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

    • I was given simple EGAs and was coached through everything. Towards the end, I was given a bit more difficult work but was coached through this aswell.

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

    • This was a very good opportunity to learn about audit. Also, I have developed soft skills like communication and team working skills- which I will be able to apply throughout my life.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was very lively and social. Everyone was very nice.

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

    • Very well organized- even before I started, I was booked in for clients. Everything was set up for me.

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

    • There was a lot of investment in terms of personal training and development- we had three days for induction and a couple of more dedicated to development day. Also, we had various e-learnings to compelte.

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

    • Flexi Time

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

    • Very appealing- PwC is a no1 firm with lots of opportunities.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, there are end-of month drinks and other social activities going around all the time.

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

    • Living in London is very expensive.

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

    • N/A

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes, alot of social activties going around.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2013

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