Overall Rating
4.8 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.5/5
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Support and Guidance
4.5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
I worked closely with my team when conducting the audit. My location during was mostly split at the client site and at the main office. I was given specific tasks to complete and was given responsibility to audit the operating expenses and payroll and salaries of the company we were working on.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I feel I was given a good amount of responsibility and felt really valued to the team even though my placement only lasted one month. I was given meaningful tasks straight away and it helped me become settle into my placement very quickly. I felt the work I was doing added good value to the team and to the audit.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I have learnt how a proper audit is carried out. During my placement I have developed my communication and listening skills as well as my IT skills. I have also learnt how to manage my time during work to complete tasks effectively and efficiently.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
My team gave me great support throughout my placement and were always helpful with any questions or queries I had. They understood I was new to work so they explained clearly and concisely what tasks I should complete and how to complete them. They also explained what benefit me completing the tasks will bring which further helped me understand quickly the targets I should aim to hit.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
4/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
I enjoyed my time at the office the most as everyone made me feel welcome. Even the colleagues who I was not working closely with on an audit made me feel welcome at the company which made the overall atmosphere at work more enjoyable.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
4/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
4/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I really enjoyed my internship as it gave me a taste of what work life will be like. It also gave me a much better understanding of the company. I also got to experience first hand how an audit is carried out. I would recommend this internship strongly for candidates wanting to learn more about PwC and how audits are carried out in practice.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at PwC
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to PwC
Read up on the company website on the values of PwC and evaluate how you have shown these qualities in your own personal life. Be confident and be yourself. Listen closely and concisely to other applicants during the assessment centres.
