Summer Intern in HRS Tax Review

I really really enjoyed my internship. I worked in HRS tax but within this I worked with various different teams and was given a wide variety of work to complete. Additionally, I was given the opportunity to shadow partners and work in different areas of the company - e.g. corporate tax. Everyone was incredibly welcoming and helpful. It definitely gave me an insight into the sort of work PwC employees do.

I felt incredibly valued - both in terms of work and socially. I was given responsibility in the projects I undertook, and was given training so that I could improve my skills. From a social aspect, I was constantly included - for example having my own welcome and leaving lunches, and also being included in work socials. All the contact I have had with PwC colleagues, since ending my internship has been fantastic.

Everyone was more than willing to give up their time to help me if I had any difficulties and was more than happy to show me how they performed tasks. I was assigned a 'people manager' and 'buddy' who were to be my first ports of call if I faced any difficulties, but I found everyone I worked with to be able to help. Additionally, PwC gave us some training prior to starting the internship.

On the average day, I had the perfect amount of work. However, I did have to seek out my own work if I wasn't set enough - but colleagues were more than willing to help me. If I didn't have enough actual work, I was frequently invited to sit in on calls or meetings.

I was given a lot of responsibility, in terms of a lot of the work I did was sent to clients and I also sent emails to clients. My work was checked by colleagues - but as an intern, this is something I would fully expect to happen in most companies!

Realistically, the skills I learnt won't help me hugely with my degree. However, technical skills and general office skills will help me considerably in my future career.

Great!! There was a really positive atmosphere and it was clear everyone in the office enjoyed their jobs!! There was great inter-team relationships and everyone I worked with was so friendly!

There were specific days organised by PwC - eg. three day residential training at the beginning. I was assigned a 'people manager' and 'buddy' who were to support me with my internship, which they both did very well. I was working in HRS tax but as there are a lot of different areas within this line of service, it really was up to me to decide where I wanted to work and who with. This meant I had to actively seek out work, as opposed to having organised days doing certain things - but this was one of my favourite aspects of my internship!

The company gave us training days - both technical and general employability skills. I found these to be of benefit.

I would absolutely love to work at PwC again! I enjoyed the work I did, liked the people I worked with and am further aware of what a fantastic firm PwC is.

I socialised both with other interns in the office and PwC employees. There wasn't a huge organised social scene amongst interns, but as we all got on we often spent time together. There were a lot of work socials and lunches with other members of the team, which I enjoyed.

The office I worked in was in my hometown, so I would have been living in the area regardless of whether I had the internship. However, comparing it to the town I am at for university, it is more expensive.

The nightlife isn't hugely amazing, but there is a variety of bars and clubs.

I was included in all social aspects outside of work. Additionally, I helped the newsletter team.