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Associate Review

by PwC

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • Thoroughly enjoyed my 11 months here. Challenging right from the start however extremely rewarding on a personal level.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • Unlike comparing my experiences with other professional services firm, there was no discrimination in the duties and the workload between the placements 西瓜视频s and the graduates who were hired at the same time. Felt as if your work was adding value to the teams end goal

    4/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • Each placement 西瓜视频 has there own "People Manager" who help with all issues when required. For the team based work there is a large support network that you can go to for assistance. Always felt like there was sufficient support.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • Depending on the time of year and the particular client you were working on, the workload would vary. 西瓜视频ing a balance between college work and client was tough but manageable.

    3/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • For a placement 西瓜视频 I felt that I was given a significant amount of responsibility which did vary from client to client. Onus on yourself to seek more responsibility if you wished.

    4/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • For my Accounting degree, couldn't have asked for a more relevant placement to help with my final year. To start the ACA qualification during placement year I think also is very useful

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • Most of placement year was spent at client sites rather than head office. Teams on site were always friendly and supportive, and general atmosphere when at the office was very positive.

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • Very well organised year, as spent the same amount of training and college time as the graduates, clear pathway going forward.

    4/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • For a placement 西瓜视频, there was a real intention for the firm that there was a future for you there. Completing 7/15 ACA examinations the same training as all of the graduates that joined at the same time

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    3/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Very exciting and highly likely of the full time job! Recruitment process is exactly the same for both placements and graduates. I was offered the job conditional on achieving 2:1 overall in my degree.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement 西瓜视频s/colleagues?
  • The social aspect is one of the real high points of the year, with monthly socials and other company organised events.

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • As already go to university within Birmingham, had an idea of what the social life was like. Commuted from home in Wolverhampton. Would highly recommend the city as a base for a placement year, with socializing being relatively inexpensive and of a high quality.

    4/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Birmingham is a large city with plenty available for drinks, food and clubs. Large variety to suit all needs.

    4/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Plenty to get involved with outside of work, with a well funded sports committee. Many one off events throughout the year for both fundraising and just for fun, within your teams at work.

    4/5

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Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting

West Midlands

October 2016


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