Assurance Summer Internship Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.0

    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?

    • The team atmosphere really made the experience for me - it was outstandingly supportive and feedback was given formally and informally

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

    • Definietly - as above the support and guidance was generally very good.

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

    • I felt I was well utilized by most teams that I worked in meaning there was always something to be getting along with

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

    • There were opportunities to take on repsonsibility yet this was balanced with the support meaning I never felt too out of my depth with clients

    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 internship was a fantastic insight into the business environment and I certainly feel the skills that I developed over the course of my time there have proved and will prove useful in the future.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • A mix, the team environment always felt friendly and engaging but when there was work to be done everyone got down to it.

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

    • Communication with HR was generally good and prompt. The internship certainly felt organized.

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

    • The internship began with a short 3 day training program in a conference facility. Beyond that, much of the learning was 'on the job' but support was always there.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • At the end of the internship I received an offer to join the graduate program.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes - some events were organized for us. Additionally we were involved in and invited to any events that were held within our departments. Informally we regularly met up for drinks with the other interns.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • London life is certainly expensive

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Though expensive there is certainly a lot of choice!

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

    • Absolutely, along with social events I got involved with company sports teams although you are very much left you arrange that yourself.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting, Business Operations

London

November 2011

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