Assurance Summer Intern Review
by PwC
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.3
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The Company
4.4
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The Culture
4.8
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
It was certainly a great and memorable experience. Right from the induction week where we spent 3 nights in a hotel with all the interns to working in the office with different teams, all consisting of wonderful people.
I felt very valued at the firm. I was treated as an employee rather than an intern.
There was always someone there to ask about any queries I had, which was a lot of the times. But what was great that everyone was always ready to answer my questions. That pretty much summed up the firm for me. A place where people are always happy to help you.
There were jobs which I was put on which were always busy and others which were less. But I always had or found something to do!
Lets just say that its true when they say that youre given real work with real clients during your internship with PwC, which certainly makes you feel valued.
I study economics so I dont think it would help a great amount. But ive certainly learnt some great excel and people skills which I will certainly apply in my time at university and after.
The Company
There was always a good atmosphere in the office and the people certainly made sure it was.
The internship was set up very well. It included an induction week in which we spent 3 nights in a hotel with all the other interns and then a 2 day office induction. All the jobs I was booked on were put on an internal system which I could access at any time. It showed me the time I was booked on for and who else was a part of that team. Also, from the very first day right till the very end, I had the support of my people manager and my buddy.
I was given the opportunity to work on different clients, both in the private and public sector, which also meant that for some I had to work away in those client offices. As an intern I was also invited to the end of year review meetings with all the assurance staff, including the partners and directors and that really showed how much the firm valued our development.
Company Parties/Events
It is by far and definately the right firm I would like to persue a career with.
The Culture
There was a great social scene. From bbqs to bowling and karaoke to bar crawls, we (interns) were a part of it all. At one time we ordered in pizza to the office!
Newcastle is a place you can certainly balance out your finances with ease. Definately recommend the Grainger market!
I perhaps didnt take advantage of the nightlife here in Newcastle as much as I should have, but when I did, it was always a great night!
As an intern I was invited to play for PwC's football team which was a lot of fun and a great way to meet your colleagues.
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
Accounting
North East
July 2015
