Summer Intern Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • I had a really good summer, made a lot of friends who I've kept in touch with, I enjoyed most of the work and do not have any complaints about the company.

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

    • One of my managers in particular made me feel very valued and was really helpful in building my confidence and showing me how my work made a difference.

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

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

    • I was usually very busy, although some less intense days were always welcome to finish off any admin/compliance that was still outstanding

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

    • 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 learnt a lot that will be really helpful in the future because I want to go into this proffession. Presentation and research skills were new to me because I do not use them at Uni.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly, helpful, understanding, fun, not intimidating

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

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

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We all made really good friends, regularly went out and I am still in contact with them now. The other interns made the placement, it would not have been as fun without having other interns around.

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

    • It was London so it was expensive but I lived at home during it so that saved me money.

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

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

    • 4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

London

November 2009

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