Summer intern Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • The placement was very intense, this was mostly because my office was extremely short-staffed at the time of my internship due to many people leaving. This meant I always had lots of work to do, this often meant overtime (which is compulsary and unpaid). On one occasion I was working at home until 10pm. However, this does mean you gain an unrivalled insight into the workings of the organisation.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I was constantly being told how integral I had been to the team and my formal feedback throughout the internship backed this up. This was mostly because the office was so short-staffed so we were essential to get things done!

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

    • My people manager was great, she kept in touch during the whole internship and helped with any issues. On the other hand, my buddy spoke to me on the first day and then I never saw him again the whole 6 weeks.

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

    • Due to the staffing situation in the office I was extremely busy all of the time.

    1/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • A huge amount! I was in charge of the audit for specific items (such as cash and debtors) with very little guidance. However, my work was always checked before being accepted.

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

    • Since my degree is in business and accountancy, the experiences I have had with PwC will offer an amazing way of contextualising what I am learning at university.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly but hardworking. Every single person i met was nice and had time to chat.

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

    • Very well organised. The only thing was that you were expected to pay for air travel during the internship yourself and it could take a few weeks to claim it back.

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

    • PwC spent a huge amount of investment in our development throughout the 6 weeks.

    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
    1/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Was offered a full-time graduate job which I have accepted to start in 2015

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Went out a few times with my fellow interns.

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

    • I live at home so very cheap!

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

    • Edinburgh is very studenty and the festival was on during my internship.

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

    • There was a few office drink nights but because I was only there for 6 weeks it was hard to take full advantage.

    2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

Scotland

September 2014

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