Auditor Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

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

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my placement

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

    • Everyone at PwC makes you feel very valued, and seem like they appreciate the work you put in.

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

    • There are loads of different support networks you can turn to if you need any advice, and everyone is very approachable.

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

    • Usually quite busy, but at times when you have nothing to do, you can always find work somewhere to keep you busy.

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

    • I felt I was given the right amount of responsibility, based on my experience.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I feel the skills I have learnt will help my in my final year at Uni, and also in future employment.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Really good office, friendly atmosphere, but also able to get work done.

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

    • You can tell PwC are well practiced in placement schemes.

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

    • The first few weeks are all induction and training based, and the company also funds all your studying and exams.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Financial Bonus

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

    • I have been offered a graduate job, and will be going back.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Theres a social club at PwC, but also a lot of social events are held by different year groups, or amongst placement students etc.

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

    • Normal city centre prices in B'ham for food and drink, I lived at home so not sure on price of accommodation.

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

    • Pretty good nightlife in B'ham city centre.

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

    • There are loads of clubs, societies, groups etc you can get involved with.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting

International

August 2008

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