Assurance Summer Intern Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.7/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.9
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

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

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

    • The team were incredibly friendly and welcoming. They answered all my questions without any hesitation.

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

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

    • I was given work by my in-charge on each project but also had other intern-specific work which I could do while there was nothing left to be completed.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I have seen the level of responsibility that I have increase weekly, at a pace to suit me.

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

    • The work which I have been doing is directly in line with what graduates will be doing upon starting at the company so the skills I have learnt have been extremely valuable for applying for graduate roles in Assurance.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • People were laid back and got on well as a team. They were very inclusive.

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

    • People were prepared for my arrival and had work already planned for me to do.

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

    • I could see where the company had invested money on me. We went on a three day residential to start the internship and get to know the other interns. We have also been required to do e-learns throughout our iternship.

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

    • I would love to work for the company once I graduate university.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • As we all were introduced to one another early on, the interns felt comfortable in arranging socials after work.

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

    • The cost has been reasonable.

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

    • The nightlife is great with lots of good restaurants and bars.

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

    • Some of the interns went on their social groups away days.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

West Midlands

July 2015

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