Intern (Associate) Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed my placement and found the experience very informative

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

    • My colleagues welcomed me into the team and they were extremely appreciative of the work I produced

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

    • It was extremely helpful having both a buddy and People Manager on hand to help with queries. The Manager on my team was also helpful in explaining my work.

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

    • I worked from 8.30am to 7pm most days of the internship and almost always had work to be getting on with.

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

    • I was given relatively little responsibility but I understood that this was the nature of the project we were working on

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

    • The skills I developed aren't too likely to help me in my degree but the experience of working within a professional environment and at a client site will prove extremely useful

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Pleasant environment

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

    • Well organised

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

    • Two days training at the start of the placement however this was more than sufficient

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Healthcare/Dental
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I shall be joining in September 2012

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, however working away from the office I was rarely able to partake

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

    • Reasonable

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

    • Nightlife events were mainly organised amongst interns

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes - a few events were laid on

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Business Management

London

November 2011

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