Publice Sector Assurance Associate Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • The interaction with PwC staff and clients made it very enjoyable.

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

    • I was doing exactly what new graduate joiners would be doing so really felt part of the team and that I complete responsibility over my tasks

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

    • I had a coach who officially looked after my progress and who was given all the feedback on me from the team leaders. I also had a 'buddy' who I could go to for help on anything. Also within each audit team everyone was happy to answer any questions I had.

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

    • Days at clients tended to be extremely busy, whilst days in the office more relaxed, so there was a bit of a mix.

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

    • I was treated exactly as a new graduate would be and my work was assessed in exactly the same way as the rest of the teams, meaning that I had as much responsibility as other members of the audit team.

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

    • The first week of the placement was at a conference centre when we learnt some basic accounting (great for me, having no accounting background). However I think that the skills I learnt will aid me more at university. Over the placement my confidence, time management and communication skills improved.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The office was fairly hard working and quiet, however there were always people to talk to in breaks.

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

    • The internship was very well organised, as I felt just like a new graduate would. I got to work on a number of different clients and with a range of people which gave me a great oversight.

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

    • There was no personal development activities as such, aside from the first week in the conference centre. However I feel that the amount of responsibility that we were given was development enough.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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

    • I was lucky enoungh to get a job offer from them, meaning that during my last year at university I will not be in the same panic as my friends, trying to apply for jobs and study hard.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were only 3 of us in the Cambridge office, but we all became good friends and met up quite a lot outside work.

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

    • Costs are about average.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • A bit cheesy, but there are 4 clubs in the centre of Cambridge as well as lots of pubs and a few bars.

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

    • There were not many activities to get involved in outside work, but the annual office party was held during my internship. This was a great event.

    2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

London

November 2009

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