Associate in Assurance Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • Excellent learning experience and a great place to learn and train. Attitude and culture is sometimes not enjoyable

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

    • Depends on the manager of the job. Some would be very apprecaitive, others could not even manage a simple thank you. Would be the same in any business though.

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

    • Always someone you could turn to for advice.

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

    • Varies depending on the time of year. Generally Jan-Apr is way to busy with lots of overtime. Pre-christmas and summer can get a bit quiet.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • accountable for all your own work.

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

    • Great experience and learning curve. No better place.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Average. Dont spend much time there as an auditor.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • PwC know what they are doing. Highly experienced.

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

    • Professional exams, endless training.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

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

    • Got a job to return too and will continue to train to become chartered accountant.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Quite a lot going on.

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

    • Lived at home so cant comment.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Birmingham...big city..need i say more.

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

    • 4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Audit

West Midlands

September 2010

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