Vacation scheme student Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • Varied according to the department.

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

    • Very friendly and supportive bunch.

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

    • Some were very involved, others were less present, but the people there are so supportive, you needn't rely on your designated supervisor.

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

    • Work wise it was quite quiet but there were so many talks and training sessions, you weren't exactly sat twiddling your thumbs.

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

    • On the whole, not much.

    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 sessions were useful.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Truly lovely bunch of people.

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

    • Not very well organised, there were some issues with the timetable.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Incredibly involved in training, including plenty of exposure to partners.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very very high!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Not particularly, but there were plenty of organised social events.

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

    • It's London!!

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

    • Not great but the office is moving soon to a much more social area.

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

    • A reasonable amount.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2013

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