Audit Associate Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • I thouroughly enjoyed my time with PwC. From the teams I worked with to the clients I was involved in. PwC really do go for work hard, play hard with plenty of stuff outside work going on.

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

    • I was given tasks that I was solely responsible for so I felt as though my contribution was valued.

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

    • Managers and senior staff were always on hand or no more than an instant message away if any help was needed, whether that was about the work or even getting to a colleague.

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

    • I worked outside the posted hours but the days go so quickly do to the nature of the tasks.

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

    • Specific tasks were designated too me and senior staff could access these to check my progress and guide me through if necessary.

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

    • The people skills were the main factor. I feel now that I can comfortably talk to anyone even if they are in a more senior position.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • I wasn't in the office very often as work is mainly client facing, however the times I was in there I felt part of the team.

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

    • I could not fault the overall structure of the process.

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

    • I can't understand how it is financially viable given the amount PwC seemed to spend on each intern during my time. I only hope to return their investment.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

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

    • I was offered a job pending my degree results. I have every intention of accepting this.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • 3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I lived in my local area, Liverpool, and the cost of living is very cheap compared to other cities that I have visited in the U.K.

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

    • The Liverpool nightlife is better than any I have been to in the U.K. (Leeds, Nottingham, Oxford, Manchester). The density of clubs is amazing and if you are in the know, there are plenty of hidden gem bars dotted around the vibeing central district.

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

    • There was always something going on. I had group meetings, international festivals, sports days and other socials amongst the staff.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Audit

North West

October 2014

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