Junior Audit Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • I thought it was a great opportunity and really enjoyed mixing with other interns and those more experienced than me.

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

    • Everyone was really friendly and more than willing to help. I got on with them on a personal and business level.

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

    • I was always given help and assistance was there if I ever needed it.

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

    • On some days I would be non-stop at a clients, however on other days I would be a little less busy.

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

    • pwc trusted the work I contributed and I felt that I was able to do experienced work.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I learnt a lot about the business world which I was unaware of previously, and I also learnt alot about accounting techniques and the basics of auditing.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • It was a beautiful office and everyone was friendly, however most of the time you would be based at a clients office.

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

    • I thought it was very well organised, I knew what I was doing and where I would be placed at all times.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • A lot of training was given and they really made a lot of effort to ensure we were aware of what we were doing and had the correct knowledge.

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I was given a job a few days after the placement ended.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We were actively encouraged to engage with others

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

    • Hull is very cheap in comparison to the south.

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

    • I worked in Hull which is a lot less sociable than many larger cities.

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

    • There were after-work drinks and other engagements, as Hull was only a small office, most of the events were held in Leeds or Manchester.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Yorkshire and Humberside

July 2012

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