Associate in Core Assurance Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Work was challenging but manageable

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

    • Got on really well with the majority of colleagues. Felt a real effort was made to include me, not only at work but also with social events outside of work.

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

    • Depending on how tight a schedule the job was on the level varied. All were happy to help and give any guidance I needed or asked for. Some went over and above to make sure I understood completely what to do.

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

    • Ususally had just the right amount of work, occasionally had a bit too much on but nothing that I felt was unreasnable.

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

    • Took responsibility for individual pieces of client work - of course they were reviewed by senior management after.

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

    • Came away with a job offer and feel the skills learned on my internship will be invaluable in the next few years of working life

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Largely fun but obviously became more down to business when important work was being done.

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

    • Real thought had been put into jobs I was assigned.

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

    • All expenses paid residential training week.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

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

    • Plan on accepting their job offer

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Wasn't in the office much but met up for lunch and after work social events.

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

    • Lived at home so not really applicable

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

    • n/a

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

    • n/a

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

West Midlands

September 2013

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