Forensic Technology Solutions Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    3.5
  • The Company
    2.9
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • Generally I enjoyed the internship. People were great and I was given responsibility from the start, however work was repetitive and unchallenging.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • I felt a very important part of the team and was given tasks to complete vital to the projects I was working on. The team were comfortable with me as with any other of their colleagues.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • Help was available whenever I needed it despite the busy nature of the work.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • I often had to stay outside of hours to complete work as the project was understaffed. However I enjoyed being busy throughout the day, always with work to do.

    3/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I was given plenty of responsibility throughout the internship and was required to complete important tasks in tight timeframes be them as a team or alone.

    4/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • The majority of the tasks I undertook were unchallenging and required little more than concentration.

    2/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • I got on very well with the team and the environment was a friendly one, even under pressure.

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • Organisation was good, tasks were easily delegated and managers and buddies were proactive in aiding me.

    4/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • There was little need to invest in interns on this internship

    2/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • 1/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Although I wish to change department, the company represent a very attractive career prospect.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • Met plenty of interns across the company.

    5/5

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

    2/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • When I had time, there was plenty to do nearby

    4/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Nothing specific to my department.

    2/5

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2013


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