Associate Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    4.6

    The Role

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

    • The job was challenging and fun at the sametime.

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

    • I was treated exactly the same as a graduate starter. Hard work was always appreciated. Everyone was very friendly.

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

    • The support system I had was fantastic whether it was a personal or work matter

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

    • During busy season (Jan - April) very busy! Lots of overtime is the norm and you can sometimes feel like you just work and sleep! However at other times of the year it was a lot quieter.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given a good level of repsonsibility on most jobs.

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

    • I have learned a lot! IT skills, Interpersonal skills etc. etc.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office atmosphere always felt relaxed.

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

    • Due to the amount of work placements/graduates PwC takes on their set up is amazing and well structured.

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

    • Within the 11 months I did an extensive amount of training which will help me in my future career.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Personally I will not stay with the firm and want to persue a different career. But the chance is always there for placement students to come nack.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • 20 of us who started a strong bond and were always organising nights out etc

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

    • Newcastle is a fairly cheap city to live in for a city so big.

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

    • Amazing!

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

    • Lots of sports clubs to get involved in aswell as charity work

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

North East

June 2014

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