Core Assurance Intern Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • A very enjoyable and unique internship which provided an invaluable insight into how such an organisation operates.

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

    • Fantastic company culture where you always feel valued and are encouraged to ask questions.

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

    • I had an extensive and willing support network to allow me to settle in and feel comfortable in the office or at a client site.

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

    • I consistently had tasks of varying size and complexity to complete allowing me to feel I was contributing something of value to the firm.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given as much responsibility as I would have expected for an intern. One of my extra-curricular responsibilities was helping in the organisation of PwC Summer Ball charity raffle which was enormously rewarding.

    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 line of service I worked in has little direct relevance to my undergraduate degree course. It was refreshing and stimulating to explore new skills and abilities with the support of first-class support and training.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was upbeat yet focused.

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

    • The internship was very professionally run and structured and I was always well informed of the agenda.

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

    • The company invested a considerable amount of expertise and training into our internship experience which resulted in a very rewarding process.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • PwC offers many diverse and varied opportunities and I hope to take advantage of these in the future.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Organised development days and group projects facilitated good communication and social connections between all the PwC offices nationwide.

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

    • The cost of socialising is very high in London however this cost was partly burdened by the organisation.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • London nightlife is spectacular and offers something for everyone's preference.

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

    • The were multiple socials organised during my internship period.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

London

October 2014

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