Summer Assurance Associate Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.7/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

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

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

    • Guidance given to me was amazing, I never felt there was anything I couldn't ask or was afraid to ask.

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

    • Was busy the entire period of my internship, and thoroughly enjoyed the workload. It was both manageable and kept me occupied all the time.

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

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

    • 5/5

    The Company

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

    • Positive, busy, and very friendly!

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

    • Always things to do both internally and externally.

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

    • They gave me a lot of responsibility and pushed me to a limit that I was uncomfortable with but not that I couldn't handle- I was challenged and it has definitely developed me as a business man.

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

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

    • Have a job offer for September 2012!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • All fellow placement students and colleagues were extroverted which aided in making friends and fitting in within the company.

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

    • Aberdeen is expensive.

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

    • Great student city!

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

    • A lot of social events and event a sports highland games!

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Scotland

October 2012

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