PwC Intern Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.5
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • The PwC Insight Academy was a great opportunity to network and learn more about the accounting industry

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

    • We didn't have any direct contact with PwC Employees of different divisions but worked in teams with our peers.

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

    • We were given a specific work schedule at the beginning of the week which outlined all the various tasks and HR were on hand if we needed any help.

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

    • Everyday started early and there were events towards the evening, there was a good work and socialising balance that they provided.

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

    • No real responsibility were given to the spring interns due to the nature of it being away from the office.

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The programme was designed to inform us but mainly enhance the key employability skills and ones which would be used in a work place

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • We were based at an outside location so we didn't get to experience what office base work would be like.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The structure and content of the programme was extremely useful and all tasks were specifically time planned.

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

    • We were taken to a resort everything was paid for and all resources and learning resources provided and overall was a great learning experience

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

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

    • Was offered an internship off the back of performing well during the tasks in the Insight Week

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The students were able to interact in a totally relaxed environment where we were able to make many new relationships.

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

    • It was outside London in a resort so all expenses were paid for!

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There wasn't any directly there, but PwC provided us with evening entertainment.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Not too sure due to the nature of it being an Insight Week but I'm sure if employed there would be many available groups and activities.

    3/5
    Report this review

Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Accounting

London

November 2012

View More Reviews
View More Jobs