Summer Internship Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • The overall experience was amazing. The people were all so friendly and made it really enjoyable going into work every day

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

    • Although some of the tasks were quite easy, everyone was really appreciative of what you did

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

    • Everyone makes you feel very welcome and are always happy to help

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

    • Worked 9.30-5.30, sometimes a bit over with time off for lunch but you were able to work at your own place

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

    • Enough!

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

    • No so much in my degree but if they will give me a great headstart in my career

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly and fun but work was done when needed

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

    • Everything ran very smoothly

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

    • They seemed very interested in your personal development

    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?

    • Would love to work for PWC after

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone's quite tired but still will go for a few drinks after work

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

    • Expensive, but it's London and you're working

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

    • Good but expensive

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

    • 3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

July 2015

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