Assurance Intern Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • The internship was very enjoyable, a great insight into the day to day business of the company.

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

    • I felt very valued, in each team I was assigned to everyone was very willing to help and was willing to give tasks that associates would carry out.

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

    • There was a big support network, firstly there was the people manager who was ready to help. Also the incharge of each project took on a coaching role to make sure that I understood all of the tasks I was allocated.

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

    • I was busy everyday with lots of work to do

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

    • I was given the same responsibility as an associate would be given. I was required to do testing and some analysis.

    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 skills I was equipped with will enhance my abilities to become a more efficient worker in the future

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was very relaxed and friendly.

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

    • The placement was very organised. Each element of the internship was well coordinated.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • There was a lot invested in training and development, we had to set objectives that we had to meet by the end of the internship. Also there was a 3 day residential to prepare us for the work we were set to do.

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

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

    • They are quite appealing, once in the company there is scope to move around departments.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a very good social scene. Every so often, there was a social event and at the end of the month there were drinks after work

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

    • The cost of living was reasonable

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

    • Quite a lot of clubs in the area

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

    • There were social groups that met every so often

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting, Audit

Scotland

October 2014

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