Summer Intern Review

by PwC

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • The internship was an enjoyable experience: everyone was very friendly, approachable and welcoming.

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

    • Although, as an Intern, the work I completed was generally fairly straightforward tasks, I appreciated the fact that I was always thanked for the work I completed.

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

    • I was assigned a 'buddy', whom gave me help and support. However, I felt that I could approach people for help, regardless of their level, i.e. senior associates and managers.

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

    • I often struggled to obtain work to do; however, this did get better as the internship progressed. Actively seeking work out myself as opposed to waiting to be approached with work definitely helped with this.

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

    • Work is generally delegated down, so generally there isn't that much responsibility given to interns. Everything done is checked multiple times by those more senior.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I think having experience working in a professional office environment is definitely helpful when applying for graduate jobs.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was friendly, and there was a fair bit of banter. The team I worked in was also fairly small, so it was easy to get to know everyone.

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

    • It was fairly well structured- there was a residential at the beginning for 3 days, and 2 days introduction in our regional offices. We also had a development day, which was useful as we given information concerning exit interviews and offers.

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

    • During our 3 day residential, we were given quite a lot of information specific to our service line as well as the structure of the organisation as a whole. This was helpful for when the placement in the office started. There was also a Dragon's Den event organised, making it clear much time and thought had been invested into planning the internship.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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

    • There seems to be good progression opportunities within the firm. Secondments abroad and into different service lines are both available and encouraged.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Since, as Interns, we spent a large amount of time together during the first week, we got to know each other well.

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

    • Fairly average

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

    • As a big city, there are many clubs and bars in the area.

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

    • As interns, we were invited to the socials. Some other interns also played sport after work.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

West Midlands

October 2014

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