Associate Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • It was definitely one of the more enjoyable internships.

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

    • I felt highly valued, it was one of the best things about the internship

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

    • Whenever I needed, she was extremely approachable.

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

    • The perfect amount - there was always work to do but I never had more than I could cope.

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

    • A high amount! And the responsibility made me feel valued and pushed me to work harder, which was definitely what kept the internship challenging and rewarding.

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

    • Quite a good amount of introducing practicality into my studies and seeing the theory applied in real life situations, especially since I study accounting and finance and take Auditing as a module (my internship was in the Assurance department)

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • It was during summer so very relaxed, friendly and comfortable.

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

    • Extremely well! Induction was amazing, constant contact and information, and great inter-internship catch ups and reviews.

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

    • As much as they would any member of staff, so quite a lot!

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

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

    • Very appealing, it is a company I know I will be happy working at.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes indeed, they were a close group and always very inclusive.

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

    • Newcastle - amazing. Very good value for money

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

    • Newcastle - the best nightlife in the country.

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

    • Quite a good amount but there could me more.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

North East

January 2015

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