Assurance and Public Services Review
by PwC
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.1
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The Company
3.9
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The Culture
3.1
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
Had a really good 6 weeks at PwC, I was really involved and got a good understanding of what it meant to be to work at the company.
As I was placed on big clients, and we were going through a busy time I was really involved and people mentioned many times how helpful I was to have around.
I felt there were many levels within the system that I could go to for support. Most teams have assosciates on that had done internships only a few years ago so they understood what you were going through. The system of a people manager and a buddy also meant you had personal support at all stages aswell. The policy within PwC it always to ask and consult to it meant we got alot of support through all aspects.
My days were full and challening but I was always able to leave on time and even told to go if I was staying longer so people were aware of what was expected of us. We were always asked if we could take on work and it is okay to turn work away if you are too busy. Everyone is understanding, I was always busy so days flew by which was great.
The policy with PwC is for everyone to have their worked checked before sending out to clients, this is totally normal so you don't feel stupid having all your work reviewed. I was given a fair amount of responsibility and appreciated this.
It will give me a good idea of what to expect from a work place in the future which is very valuable.
The Company
Great - you can laugh and talk and have a good laugh but this is secondary to getting your work done.
From orientation to implementation we were so well looked after.
Massively, evident in just terms of money but also time and resources it is clear they really value their interns.
Subsidised/Company Gym
National Travel
Company Parties/Events
Would definitely take a job if offered. they really look after and apprecaite their graduates and offer a really good place for them to grow their careers.
The Culture
We were taken out multiple times by people of various levels, really made to feel one of the team.
London is never cheap, but depending where you live save money. and often going out with people higher above you in the firm you will get alot of drinks bought for you!
London Bridge is a great place to work - buzzing and full of people working.
We have a big social scene, were invited to the teams away days and some client days so we could network and meet people outside of the office envionment
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
London
May 2014
