Student Intern Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed my internship, there was a variety of work to do and I was never really bored or lacking in something to do.

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

    • I felt welcomed into my department and left feeling more part of the team.

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

    • I was given plenty of support and guidance by many different colleagues, especially my "Buddy" and my People Manager

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

    • I was busy which was good and I enjoyed that, I only had 30 minutes where I had nothing to do. I was kept well busy and it made the day go in faster and just more enjoyable.

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

    • I was given as much responsibility as a graduate which was nice, I felt I was given the right amount of responsibility for my position.

    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 feel like I have certainly developed since joining and that it is an environment where people can improve and develop.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very pleasant, everyone was friendly and welcoming and nice. Relaxed enough that you felt comfortable but not so relaxed so as you get no work done. Bit of friendly conversation every so often.

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

    • It was very well organised.

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

    • They invested a lot of money in training me with days away and other such things.

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

    • 3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing, I'm going back to work as a graduate having recieved an offer.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes there seemed to be even if it was quieter as it was summer and people were away.

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

    • Aberdeen is expensive but I knew and expected that as I live there.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I don't know, I don't go to nightclubs.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes even in the short period of time that I was there.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

Scotland

September 2014

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