Associate Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my time at PwC and found the staff to be amazing help.

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

    • I felt that I was accepted very quickly in each of the teams I worked in and was treated the same as everyone else.

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

    • I received feedback all the way through the internship and gained support and feedback from my people manager

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

    • I was at clients every day and virtually always had something to be getting on with.

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

    • I was trusted with lots of responsibility and was free to speak to clients and ask questions.

    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 found the professional approach PwC bring to their client work has helped me in how I approach my studies

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Good atmosphere with the right balance between fun and hardwork

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

    • Very well organised

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

    • I felt they invested a lot of time and effort in training me on their systems and audit approach

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Got offered a job with them

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Got on very well with colleagues even from other branches

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

    • Always a tescos nearby for lunch

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Edinburgh has a great nightlife

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

    • Lots of sports teams

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Scotland

November 2012

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