Risk Assurance Summer Associate Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my internship. The people I have met, the insight I have gained and the jobs I have done.

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

    • Every single person in the office was very warm and welcoming. You could approach anyone and ask them a question and they'd be more than happy to take time out and have a chat with you.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Support given by management and supervisors was excellent, as I said, more than happy to help with anything.

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

    • Balance of work was very good, but sometimes the jobs given to you were slightly boring.

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

    • Some of the jobs I was given were vital for the team, so it did involve a lot 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?

    • General soft skills I felt were developed the most, which will help in the future when starting a proper job

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Very relaxed, chilled out

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

    • Organisation was good, you were always booked to something.

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

    • We underwent a 3 day intensive training programme before we started, and received a lot of training materials which were very helpful throughout the internship

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • National Travel

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Excellent

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, everyone was very sociable, found we were going out a lot for team lunches/drinks/socials

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

    • Lived at home, near the office, so relatively cheap

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

    • Didn't really go clubbing, but there are countless bars in Manchester so it's rather good

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

    • There are opportunities but because you are only there for 6 weeks, it just depends on whats going on at the time

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting, Business Operations, Audit

North West

September 2013

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