Audit Associate Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • The work itself is varied. It will be long hours on the whole and they will work you hard but it is worth it. I loved being with lots of other graduates and the social life is great.

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

    • Everyone was really nice and actively looked to help people integrate into the firm. You were treated as a graduate rather than a placement student which was really nice.

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

    • You would have regular meetings with your supervisor and people manager to discuss your progress and give you help where needed.

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

    • You will work very long hours, particularly in the busy season.

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

    • I was treated like a graduate and often given work way above my level. This extra responsibility was really good and made me develop as a person very quickly.

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

    • At my first lecture I could already see that the information that I learnt on my placement is going to help massively with final year. Doing the ACA qualification also added to this.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Rarely in the office as you are mostly out at the client site. Everyone is really friendly and there is always lots going on in the office. Once a month dress down days were amazing.

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

    • Very well organized, it was less of a placement though, rather a grad scheme.

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

    • Lots of training that prepares you for your job, including the ACA qualification. However, this will take a couple of months out of your working experience.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Got a job to go back to after uni!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I joined with another 50 people just in my department, its like starting freshers again.

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

    • Its London so it is expected that it was really expensive!

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

    • Went out a lot, loving Abacus on a Thursday!

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

    • I didn't personally get involved in other activities.

    3/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting

London

September 2013

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