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Assurance Intern Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I loved every second of it, the breadth of experience I got from my time here is invaluable

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • Even though I was only there for 6 weeks, I was really made to feel part of the team, and was treated with openness and respect.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • No question was stupid, and the support network is great

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • As you are treated as a full time employee, you also have the workload of one, this makes for a challenging and rewarding experience.

    5/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • You are given real work that affects clients, but you have the safety net of somebody who double checks your work. You also have all work reviewed by a senior, which is standard for everybody.

    4/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • It has given me a real drive to complete my degree to a high standard and get back out into the working world!

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • As the office I was based in is quite small one, the atmosphere in the office was that of a family- everybody knows each other and says hi to one another. This makes for a friendly place to work, and makes settling in at first a lot easier than it might have been otherwise

    5/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • The internship is set up in such a way that you are assigned to a number of different client, so that you get as broad an experience as possible. This also means you get to work for a number of different teams and meet many new people. directors are also happy for you to shadow them, though you facilitate this yourself.

    4/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • The company invested very heavily in my training and development- the first three days are spent with all of the other interns nationally in Windsor, which is a great networking opportunity. During these three days you are in classes being taught by a senior associate and a manager, which I'd imagine is quite an expense for the company.

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    4/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Very appealing, I find out on my last day if I have been offered a job, which I'm certainly hoping I get, a sI've really enjoyed my time here. If you are made the offre, it is on the condition that you achieve a 2:1 at university, as this internship is between your second and final year.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement 西瓜视频s/colleagues?
  • This was less applicable in my office as, compared to most other offices, there weren't many of us, But, despite this, we got on well, and I've developed a strong friendship with the other interns. In terms of colleagues, there are many opportunities to go out together, and these are often facilitated by the company themselves.

    4/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • As my parents house was only 30 minutes drive away, I chose to commute from home, so I can't comment on this. However, as I understand it, rent is reasonable, provided you aren't too close to the office. Also, as you are near the shopping centre, you can choose whether to go to a cheaper or more expensive place.

    3/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Again, I can't comment on this as I didn't live where my office was, but there are a number of bars and clubs in the surrounding area, as well as by the shopping centre, so I'm sure there is plenty of opportunity to go out, although I'm not sure what the nightlife itself is like.

    3/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Yes, both through the company, and in the surrounding area, there are a number of different things you can get involved in. From 5-a-side with the company, to rock climbing very close to the office, the fact that you are right in the centre means there are a number of activities close by.

    4/5

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Internship (1 Month+)

Audit

South East

September 2017


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