Assurance Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Exposed to variety of jobs, most employees were friendly and chatty as well as getting their work done.

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

    • Was told my work was a great help and everyone looked forward to the interns joining the firm full-time

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Good coaching scheme in place but this varied between in-charges and time pressures

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Always had something to do plus "time-fillers"

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

    • Got to audit small companies by ourselves

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Will give a head-start if/when joining the firm

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Varied between teams but generally bubbly and friendly

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

    • Good training, support and organisation in place

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

    • Lots of training including skills days

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Most interns offered jobs

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Met for drinks every week and kept in touch throughout the internship

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

    • Quite expensive

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

    • Didn't have a big night out but plenty of pubs etc and a lot on during Fringe

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

    • Several after-work events

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Audit

Scotland

September 2013

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