PwC summer intern London Assurance Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • The interview exceeded my already high expectations. It was well organised, generously paid and I got stuck into some real work.

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

    • I felt welcomed and valued by all teams that I worked with- everyone without exception was friendly and eager to answer any questions I had.

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

    • I had a dedicated People Manager and a buddy who kept in touch regularly.

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

    • As I was in London I was fairly busy most of the time, bar a few quiet days. I heard that people in the regional offices had a lot more spare time on their hands.

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

    • I think that I was given an appropriate amount of responsibility

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • We had several development days which focused on soft skills- networking, developing your 'personal brand', teamwork etc. These were generally well run and useful.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The office was friendly and had a good atmosphere, however I had a more enjoyable time out on client sites. However it was the summer so that may have been why the office was a little quieter.

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

    • Very well organised- the induction week was great, and I always knew what I was doing and where I was going well in advance.

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

    • I felt that the firm invested a substantial amount of time and money into my personal development, which they didn't necessarily have to. As I have mentioned, we had several development days and the firm clearly took an interest with how we were developing throughout the internship.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel

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

    • I was offered a graduate position to start next September! Most interns were offered a job as far as I am aware.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I went for a couple of drinks evenings and a meal with my audit team, as well as a couple of lunches that were sometimes paid for by the firm!

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

    • I stayed at home and commuted, but the travel into london was quite expensive. Socialising was expensive but you expect that in London

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

    • I imagine the nightlife is great but I didn't really get to experience it.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • As an intern it was difficult to get involved as you are only there for a short amount of time, but from chatting to colleagues it seems that there is plenty going on outside work once you join full time.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2013

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