Summer Intern Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • Lots of interesting work on various clients.

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

    • They were always happy that I had done the work, as someone else would have to do it otherwise.

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

    • I always knew what I was supposed to be doing, and the guidance was great.

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

    • There was always work for me to do, and people didn't mind if I prioritised more interesting work.

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

    • I was always doing important work.

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

    • I have learnt great people skills.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • People were always really chatty and friendly.

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

    • They made sure in advance there would be work for me to complete and that I wouldn't get bored.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • We had an all expenses paid residential stay at a stately home type of place, where we were fed lots of nice food and drink for three days and nights, and then in the days we were intensively trained.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • Most people on the internship are offered a graduate role!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was quite often socials every week.

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

    • Leeds city centre is relativily cheap, there are tescos and greggs!

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

    • Very lively and active.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There were always activities going on.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting, Audit

Yorkshire and Humberside

September 2013

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