Assurance Intern Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • Wasn't sure what to think of the internship before and was a bit apprehensive as I am sure many other people were, but the internship turned out great. I learned a great deal and met many good people. I felt that I formed a great network.

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

    • I felt very valued, actually. They treated me like I was just a normal employee. Some people may think that they treat the interns differently but the employees at pwc valued my opinions greatly which I liked.

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

    • Excellent guidance and support by my manager. Felt I could ask him about anything. No such thing as a stupid question.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Actually felt that the work my manager gave me struck the perfect balance. I wasn't too busy nor had nothing to do which I felt made my enjoy the job. Coming in every day was a pleasure.

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

    • They gave me some responsibility but I would always have to check with my manager first. I was not making the sole decisions and this was wholly understandable.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Definitely skills for life. I have learned so much during the internship. I will certainly use the skills later in life.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Excellent. My team was very friendly and I felt I got to know them very well, very early on which was good. Drinks nights were organised quite often which I felt aided in this. Really fun, surprisingly.

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

    • Pretty well organised. Had regular communications and everyone knew what was happening at a particular time.

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

    • Quite a large focus on personal development. You set your objectives at the start of the internship and these are reviewed by your manager later on to see if you are on track/have achieved them. All in all, it allows you to see if you have improved personally as a person.

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

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

    • Got a place on the grad scheme! Accepted.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yeah, social scene was really good. Met up for drinks/nights out fairly often.

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

    • Have to say that it was quite expensive. But it was worth it.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Nightlife in London is excellent. Lots of places to go. Different every time!

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

    • As I said earlier lots of events and things to go to outside of work. Was really good.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2013

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