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Summer Intern Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I thoroughly enjoyed this internship experience. My expectations were by far exceeded.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • I felt highly valued by my employees. From day 1, I was treated like a full time employee of PwC. Moreover, the seniors in the office were very approachable and there were many opportunities to work with the Directors and Partners of the team.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • The support and guidance provided by my managers and supervisors was excellent. All my queries and concerns were heard out and taken care off as soon as possible. Furthermore, my managers would make sure that I got to experience the opportunities that I was interested in.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • There was a perfect balance in my day. I would be relatively busy with a variety of work, ranging from client calls/meetings and work on the desk. I was rarely in a position where I was sitting around with nothing to do, or in a position where I had too much work.

    5/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I was given a good level of responsibility. The majority of my work contributed towards a client and was valued by my colleagues.

    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 skills I have developed throughout this internship will be of great use for my professional career. I feel that my interpersonal skills have significantly improved, and my excel modelling skills have enhanced. I will be able to carry these attributes into my career in the near future.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • The office culture was very positive. The team was very friendly and was always willing to help and answer any questions.

    5/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • The work placement was organised in excellent fashion. The Internship started with a three-day residential training programme which was highly useful prior to starting.

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • The firm heavily invested their time and money into my personal training and development. As mentioned previously, the internship started with a highly beneficial three-day training programme. Throughout the internship, there were many opportunities for interns to build on their existing skills.

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home

    3/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • The employment prospects at PwC are highly appealing. I wish to join the firm following graduation.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement 西瓜视频s/colleagues?
  • The other interns were great people to hang out with at lunch or after work. There were many instances where a group of us interns would meet up after work or the weekends to catch up over a few drinks.

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • London - it wasn't cheap. Having said that, the firm paid a generous amount to the interns. Despite the city being an expensive place with regards to the cost of living, I still had money saved up following the internship.

    4/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • London is full of great bars and clubs, there is always something to do for everyone, I was never bored!

    5/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • There were many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work. During the summer, there were many events around the city, some of which I attended.

    5/5

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Management Consulting

London

July 2015


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