Assurance Intern Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • It was a great experience and I learned a lot of useful things.

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

    • My colleagues treated me as equal and very supportive in my work.

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

    • My supervisors supported me throughout the internship and gave me advice for work and future career in the firm.

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

    • I was quite busy as I was involved in real work as part of a team. However, the time I spent working was manageable and the hours were quite flexible.

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility as I was treated the same as a full-time worker.

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

    • The skills I developed will help me in a future career in the finance industry as well as prepare me for life after graduation.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was very relaxed and friendly.

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

    • The whole internship was very well organized. I received great training sessions and was kept fully booked till the last day of the internship.

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

    • The company definitely invested heavily in me.

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

    • Future employment prospects were great as most of us were offered a graduate position in the firm.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, fellow students and colleagues mingled well, especially at social events.

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

    • Being in central London, cost of living is pretty high.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There were a good mix of restaurants and bars in the area.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes, I heard there were such opportunities.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

London

October 2014

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