Summer Intern Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    4.9

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my internship and the only thing that could have made it better was if it lasted longer!

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

    • Everyone was really friendly and helpful and I often went to after work drinks with them and still talk to some of them now.

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

    • They were very friendly and approachable and I knew that if I had a problem with anything or if I needed to ask a question I could ask them.

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

    • I always had something to do, whether it be client work or tasks that I had to complete and if I ever found myself without something to do, as soon as I asked someone they would give me something.

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

    • I was expected to complete tasks and talk to clients by myself but I knew that if I ever felt out of my depth I could ask for help.

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

    • After my internship they offered me a job so I will be using the skills when I graduate and start.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was really friendly and there was good vibe in the office.

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

    • Very well organised, everyone knew what was going on.

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

    • We had a week crash course and then development days along the way where we improved our skills such as presentation.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I got a job with them.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes the interns met up a few times and had drinks.

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

    • It was in Newcastle.

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

    • Again, in Newcastle.

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

    • Yes I was invited to drinks and leaving dos on a reguialr basis.

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

North East

October 2012

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