Assurance intern Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • It was very well organised with an excellent training session held at a separate venue, which gave us the opportunity to get to know other students during the internship.

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

    • The team I was allocated had a good balance of senior staff and new joiners, which enabled me to learn a whole range of different skill sets.

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

    • Anything that I was unsure on was dealt with by my line manager, or by new joiners to the firm. This made it a very encouraging environment to work and develop in.

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

    • Some days were busier than others, but there generally was a very good balance.

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

    • I was assigned graduate-level work from the start so I really felt like a valued member of the team, and the tasks were always varied to make sure that you always learn something new.

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

    • It will make sure that I manage my workload effectively and to receive feedback from others so that I know that I am progressing well.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was a very pleasant atmosphere with very talented colleagues who were always willing to help and share their experiences.

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

    • There were some technical issues at the beginning, but overall it was very well organised.

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

    • We were given an intense training course on the principles of accounting and on using our laptops which prepared us well for the rest of the internship. We were also assigned a buddy and people manager which really helped us to settle in.

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

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

    • The recruiting process is very fair and you are given the opportunity to prove that you are an ideal fit for the firm.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • As the office is based in London Bridge, there was always a good social scene, and the group project and training session at the start meant that we got to know colleagues from different lines of service.

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

    • The cost of living is expensive, but I was able to commute from home which saved money. Again, as it is London it is expected to be expensive.

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

    • As there are many other offices in the area, the nightlife is good as there are many people around at the same time.

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

    • I feel that social events could have been organised during the internship, but we were able to organise things ourselves which gave us more flexibility.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting, Audit

London

November 2011

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