Summer Intern 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
4.7
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The Company
4.5
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The Culture
3.8
- 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
The internship was really enjoyable. The people were really friendly and the work was satisfying.
Colleagues treated me like any other team member, we were doing 'real' work on a daily basis, often doing the same tasks as experienced members of the team.
The coaching was really good. Everybody I worked with, from a first year to a manager, went out of their way to explain things, and answer questions.
I worked on a busy team, and was kept busy with a variety of tasks from 9.00 to 5.30 every day.
The work we were doing was often the same as experienced members of the team. Even when we were given 'easier' or 'less important' pieces of work this was more due to our inexperience rather than not trusting us with it. From meeting clients, to carrying out tests on income, our work actually mattered to the audit and this helped make the internship a rewarding experience.
The learning curve is very steep and I know so much more about the work PwC undertakes than I did before. That said, while there is a lot to learn it doesn't feel like a chore, because the coaching is so good. When you look back you amaze yourself with how much you picked up almost without noticing it.
The Company
There was a really good atmosphere. Everybody was responsible and knew when to work, but where not afraid to have a laugh as well. The office arranged social events and there was a real camaraderie between colleagues.
The training was fantastic, and we always knew where to turn to for support.
We were put up in a hotel for a three day residential course, we undertook an internship development scheme with the BBC, and colleagues were always happy to help. PwC want you to do well, they want you to be able to show that you are good enough for a job, and they do everything they can to support you in that goal.
National Travel
Company Parties/Events
Above 25 days holiday
I got offered a job with them which I am going to accept. Looking forward, there are numerous opportunities to work in different sectors, or locations once qualified.
The Culture
We all got on really well, and met up for weekly drinks, as well as having lunches etc together.
I worked in Edinburgh. It's not an overly cheap city but not London either. You can easily live off the wage that PwC pay you.
Edinburgh is a good night out with lots of variety.
We had drinks in the office on Fridays, and went to a Fringe show with one of the office social groups. There are also various sports teams etc if people wish to join.
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
Accounting, Audit
Scotland
September 2013
