Assurance Associate Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • 4/5
  • 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)?

    • Good support in place, buddy system and mentors

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

    • Busy at times, but manageable mostly!

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

    • No differentiation between myself as a placement student, and a new graduate

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

    • Good skills including interpersonal, technical, etc

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Lots of banter, but also a need for work in Busy Season

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

    • It happens every year, so very well prepared

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

    • good investment - ACA training, soft skills, pwc training

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very high prospects within the firm - up to the potential of becoming partner, and the opportunity for worldwide travel

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • everyone is in the same boat - most people come from off island locations

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

    • cost of living is high, salary goes some way to cover this

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

    • nightlife is very good, for a small island.

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

    • lots of activities - particularly, watersports and other sports

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting

International

October 2007

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