Placement student in Assurance & Risk Assurance Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    4.6

    The Role

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

    • I had an awesome intake, everyone is really helpful, I learned lots, and I hope to come back after I graduate!

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

    • Colleagues were very helpful. I got an award and positive feedback.

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

    • Except for two weeks working with a difficult manager, all my seniors and managers were extremely helpful and allowed me enough time to study for exams.

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

    • I was very busy, especially because I had exams as well as lots of client work. You do learn lots though. There was never a time when I was expected to stay in the office even though there was no work to be done, which I really appreciated.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was treated as a first year graduate. I was given interesting, challenging work to do. When working on small subsidiaries, I was given responsibility for auditing complete entities, which was great. The work is always reviewed by seniors/managers, so it's a great way to do work that is very challenging and you may get wrong while also having other people ensure that any issues are picked up.

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

    • They've been hugely helpful. If you want to gain great technical/people/organisational skills and start building a good network, definitely join!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • You're expected to work hard, but everyone is really helpful and there are lots of official and informal socials. Great atmosphere.

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

    • Very well organised as you're basically part of the grad scheme. Great training opportunities.

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

    • We had weeks of excellent training, and started the ACA. Could not have asked for more.

    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?

    • Excellent. There's a very clear progression, and lots of support for international secondments or secondments to other parts of PwC once you qualify (i.e. after the grad scheme finishes).

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Excellent. Made even more friends than at uni.

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

    • High - central London. However salaries are relatively high too.

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

    • Great - again, central London!

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

    • Lots of volunteering.

    5/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

London

July 2015

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