Associate Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • Constantly challenging and always different

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

    • Always felt like an important part of the team with the exception of a few people who didn't know my level of experience

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

    • Everyone was always willing to lend a hand of help

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

    • Was very busy at most times during the day

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Often incharge of many areas of the job

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

    • Was constantly interacting with the client, developing people skills and a quick thinking mind

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • A very professional atmosphere, but people knew how to have a laugh

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

    • Timing of details and general coordination was brilliant

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

    • They spent over £30,000 on my development alone....Think that says it all

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Above 25 days holiday
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Starting back in Sep 08

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Few placement students there, but made lots of friends with the graduates

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

    • Lived in student houses rented from Loughborough University

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

    • Nightlife in Loughborough town centre and Student Union

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

    • Always something going on - Football, Tickets to events, Charity events, etc.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting

South East

September 2007

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