Associate Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my work placement

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

    • My in charge would often praise my work, but I did feel like the company needed a better recognition process

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

    • I was given support, but sometimes I found I had to reach out for meetings

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

    • Very busy in the busy period, but there were also more relaxed periods

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

    • My responsibility grew as the placement went on. Particularly during and after busy season I noticed I had a lot more responsibility

    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 am taking an accounting module in final year, which my placement will be very useful for and I think the independent learning and self management I've built will be invaluable

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The office is very social and everyone is very welcoming. It can get quiet when teams are out on client site.

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

    • It was pretty well organised, but could use earlier communication. You join the graduate scheme, which is very well organised, but I would have appreciated more frequent contact from the head of placements in recruiting.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The firm invests heavily in my training and development. They put you through college and exams for the ACA qualification and there is lots of industry training throughout your time with the company.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • National Travel

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

    • I would really like to return to the company and complete my ACA qualification. The company is a pleasant place to work so I would like to stay there for a while, but am open to trying new things at some point in future for my own development.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • You join a large intake of graduates, which has a very communal feel. The company is extremely social and your teams and department organise frequent events for networking and getting to know everyone.

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

    • I lived at home, however I know that living near the London office is expensive. Socialising isn't too expensive (if you know where to go!)

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Theres lots of restaurants and bars and other Nightlife places are only a couple of tube stops away

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

    • Yes the company has lots of groups and committees and also a volunteering program.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

July 2015

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