Pensions Advisory Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • The internship was very rewarding and challenging, and it enabled me to progress with my career in PwC.

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

    • I was treated as part of the team and I was able to take responsibility and ownership of my work.

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

    • The training and guidance given were sufficient. My colleagues were very friendly and willing to share their knowledge.

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

    • A good balance of chargeable and non-chargeable work and I was able to get my hands on various types of work too.

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

    • Although I was the most junior person in the team, I still own my work 100% and there is always room for initiatives and leadership.

    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 have finished the majority of my studies but the internship is a great boost for my future career. It was valuable.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly, professional, motivating and slightly too serious. I wouldn't call it fun but fun was not what I was asking for.

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

    • Very well organised. There was clear structure and training sessions, and I feel very comfortable developing my skills and taking responsibilities gradually.

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

    • A great deal. I am surprised and very grateful for what the company had invested in the internship, and I couldn't ask for a better one.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Getting a permanent position was my goal and I gladly achieved it.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I didn't get to work with other interns much and I was particularly keen on forming a great bond with them either. But from a few fellow interns I learned the socialising among them was great fun.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • It was slightly above my budget, but it was not an issue at all. I have been living in London for years so it was comfortable.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • The nightlife was great as it's one of the best areas in London. You can get anything you possibly want.

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

    • Not much. I guess it's a team-specific thing. My team is very hardworking therefore the outside activities might be suppressed a bit.

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Actuary

London

October 2014

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