Audit Associate Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at PwC. I was nervous due to the large reputation and I always assumed it would be incredibly competitive but the people have been so approachable and welcoming. I was able to expand my knowledge and learn many skills. The competitive environment was encouraging.

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

    • Very valued - everyone was welcoming and approachable. There were many opportunities to get to know each other and work with different people.

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

    • Everyone in the senior level is approachable, however senior they may be. We are also all assigned a career coach as a mentor.

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

    • Fairly busy but it meant that I could stay productive throughout. There were many opportunities to do other tasks other than work-based ones too.

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

    • My learning and development was my own responsibility which was fun as I was able to make my own decisions.

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

    • I have learnt many new technical skills and non-technical ones too which will definitely assist me in finding a graduate job in the future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was a small office and everyone was friendly. It was nice as everyone knew each other.

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

    • The placement was very organised - there was a pathway for exams so we could tell when our next one would be and when we should start studying for them.

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

    • We started the ACA exams - all exams and materials paid for.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    International Travel

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

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

    • Very appealing - I really like the values of PwC and their vision.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The social life in the city I was in wasn't great but there was a social committee at work. They organised events so we could all get to know each other at the start. The christmas party was also good fun.

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

    • Not too expensive. It was cheaper than university! Also, because you get paid well (and you get paid for overtime), I was able to save quite a bit

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

    • THe nightlife in the areas I was in wasn't great but we still organised time to go to the pub and catch up.

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

    • Yes, you can get involved in volunteering (it's encouraged) and other activies which was great.

    5/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

London

June 2020

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