Assurance Associate Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

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

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

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

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

    • I was challenged and stretched in a number of areas throughout the year.

    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 accounting knowledge and time management skills I have developed during the year will be important in my final year at university

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office was young and vibrant. There were social events occuring regularly, I was very well looked after during the year.

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

    • The HR department looked after me throughout the year.

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

    • As I was training towards my ACA qualification, work invested time off and financing for all my courses.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Financial Bonus

    Above 25 days holiday
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 5/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • The cost of living would have been a lot higher if I had to find my own accomodation. However, work provided housing in 1 of their 2 houses on the island.

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

    • Although their are limited clubs, the bars and pubs are extensive and the company is good.

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

    • Socially the placement has been excellent.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting

International

July 2008

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