Tax Intern Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    4.6

    The Role

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

    • People are amazing and really helpful. The internship is a real representation of your first year as a graduate and you get exposure to various clients of the firm. Lots of social events.

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

    • Everyone was really helpful and gave feedback. I was invited to the social events and felt that I could ask anyone for support, no matter the grade.

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

    • A really good support system. Everyone is assigned a buddy and a people manager. Also, you can ask anyone for advice and help.

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

    • I was reasonably busy as a new joiner of the firm. Not too much work as you need technical knowledge as well but during the less busy periods I got to work shadow lots of people which was great.

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

    • You are given the same responsibility as a graduate. I sometimes spoke directly to clients, but the written work is definitely reviewed by a senior colleague as it is very important. You still get to write it though and see your mistakes.

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

    • My time in PwC was really important for my career development as I understood that that is what I want to do and I like this particular firm.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Even though people were busy, they were chatting and having fun as well. There was a break out area and a hot desk policy which allows you to sit near different colleagues on different days. Very social.

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

    • Very structured, assigned work and exposure to clients

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

    • They paid a very good salary, paid expenses and team lunches/ social events. Also there was a paid for 3 day residential training.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • got an offer and accepted

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We went to lunch together every day and now keep in contact on facebook.

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

    • I lived in my uni accommodation so it was cheap for me.

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

    • Not many student during the summer but otherwise ok.

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

    • Yes, there were social and sports events after work.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

North West

October 2012

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