Assurance Intern Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • I very much enjoyed my experince as I was given the support and guidance to really broaden my knowledge and develeop my skills. My colleagues were very friendly and really helped me to settlle in, in the office.

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

    • I felt very valued by my colleagues as they gave me a lot of responsiblity at times, and set my challenging tasks. They listened to my opinions and were always happy to help if I needed it.

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

    • My colleagues invested time in me, explaining everything to me and answering all my questions. They always supported me in the tasks I was doing and encouraged me to make the most of the internship.

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

    • I was set tasks every day by my managers and they would give me more work if I asked for it. The more you put into the internship and push yourself, the more you will get out of it.

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility and this allowed me learn quicker and understand what I was doing this. Although I was given a lot of responsiblity, my colleagues were always there to help me if I had any problems.

    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 learnt a lot of skills and training which will help me in my studies and my future career. I can see myself using these new skills into practise.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • There was a very good friendly and social atmosphere in the office. Everyone was approachable and talkative. This created a positive atmosphere in which I felt I could talk to anyone to learn more about a career here.

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

    • It was very well organised as I was always booked into doing a task. If I ever felt I had free time I was able to ask for more work.

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

    • I felt the firm invested a lot of time and money in me. I felt a lot of effort had been put in to make sure I got the best out of this internship.

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

    • 4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I am very interested in working here in the future. A very good impression has been made on me.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There are many sports teams in the office and socials which allowed to chance to get to know colleagues better outside of the workplace. This really helped me to get along with my aolleagues better.

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

    • I commuted from home so there were not any major costs I incurred. Eating out every day for lunch can get expensive so I would recommend brining your own food.

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

    • There is a fantastic nightlife here. There are many clubs and bars to go to.

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

    • Yes, there was the opportunity to join the many sports teams. I felt we could have been made more aware of this however.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

South East

August 2015

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