Associate 1, Assurance Review
by PwC
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.5
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The Company
4.7
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The Culture
2.8
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
Really enjoyed my placement - great company and great people to work with.
I was treated like a graduate so made to feel like a valuable memer of all teams I worked on.
From the start of the placement I was assigned a buddy, career coach and an ALF group. These had vaious specfifc roles but mainly to help me settle in and get the most out of my placement Whilst working on audit teams all senior members were very helpful and gave me gidance when i needed it.
This varied through the year. Time in college is very high pressured so days are longer. Also busy perioed was long hours but it baances out with quiter days in the sumer months.
Being treated like a graduate i was responsible for my balances I checked but these were always reviewed by more senior members. I was trusted in my work.
I am studying maths so the audit an industry knowledge i developed does not advantage my university studies. The life skills like teamwork and communication which I improved help in all aspects of life. Also the daily routime of 7 hour days has made my university studies more productive.
The Company
Very fiendly, takig a break from work is encouraged every so often. PwC encourage staff to have a life outsde the office to keep good well rounded staff. Break out areas are used for chatting and meetings so around the computers is generally quite quiet.
For my placement I joined the graduate employees. My year was essentially planned before i got there with college and trining time booked in
I have started earning my chartered accountancy which is invaluabe in that industry and all the specific PwC training prepared me very well for the auditing work.
Flexi Time
Company Parties/Events
I have a job offer for when I graduate conditional on getting a 2:1 at university.
The Culture
Yes, as well as among other staff and social groups. Social event were roughly every 4 weeks.
I lived in London which is expensive but the wages make up for that.
Several pubs and restauarnts in London Bridge but in London there is something for everyone, without having to travel too far.
Not really through work. But it is London so there is plenty to do.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Accounting
London
November 2009
