Global Mobility Placement Review
at PwC
Placement (10 Months+)
Business Operations, Human Resources
Greater London
Review Submitted: July 2024
Overall Rating
4.9 /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
5/5
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Support and Guidance
4.8/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
4/5
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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.
The role involves reporting for the team and stakeholders which is done periodically throughout the month and on a quarterly basis, alongside supporting the team with Tax compliance tasks, management of overseas assignments and projects.
There is the ability to obtain micro-credential qualifications in Alteryx, data and visualisation tool, which helps develop greater understanding on the use of AI and automation of reporting to streamline your processes.
There is the ability to obtain micro-credential qualifications in Alteryx, data and visualisation tool, which helps develop greater understanding on the use of AI and automation of reporting to streamline your processes.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, PwC enables you full responsibility within your role, working alongside your team.
You are allocated a career and talent coach, who will support you and help advise you or questions you raise during your placement.
Your role enables you to experience PwC and its cultural widely, with the ability to speak to colleagues across all lines of services and allows you to hold responsibility for your projects and tasks.
You are allocated a career and talent coach, who will support you and help advise you or questions you raise during your placement.
Your role enables you to experience PwC and its cultural widely, with the ability to speak to colleagues across all lines of services and allows you to hold responsibility for your projects and tasks.
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?
the following skills are developed and used i practise over the placement:
- Excel skills e.g. V-Lookup, pivot tables
- Alteryx data and visualisation tool e.g. basic understanding of building reporting workflows
- Tax Compensation data e.g. Tax terminology and requirements
- Public speaking skills e.g. presenting in quarterly meetings and oversea assignment UK firm introduction meetings
- Building professional relationships e.g. forming and maintaining relationships with stakeholders and vendors
- Organisational skills e.g. Monthly reporting and quarterly reporting requires meeting deadlines and planning in advance.
- Excel skills e.g. V-Lookup, pivot tables
- Alteryx data and visualisation tool e.g. basic understanding of building reporting workflows
- Tax Compensation data e.g. Tax terminology and requirements
- Public speaking skills e.g. presenting in quarterly meetings and oversea assignment UK firm introduction meetings
- Building professional relationships e.g. forming and maintaining relationships with stakeholders and vendors
- Organisational skills e.g. Monthly reporting and quarterly reporting requires meeting deadlines and planning in advance.
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?
The career and talent coaches are vital for guidance during your placement, but the team and line manager provide support and guidance on your day to day tasks and insightful knowledge. This enables you to develop and grow your professional career and become established through friendly, approachable but professional relationships.
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?
5/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The Firms cultural is fantastic, with all employees providing the willingness to help and support each other.
The atmosphere is friendly and provides a calm environment to work within.
The atmosphere is friendly and provides a calm environment to work within.
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?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
My placement year has provided me with greater understanding of this sector and has set me up well for my final year at university.
I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at PwC and I look forward to apply the skills I have learnt over the past year into my career progression.
I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at PwC and I look forward to apply the skills I have learnt over the past year into my career progression.
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
4/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to PwC
When applying to PwC, ensure to provide confidence within your interviews and express your knowledge.
Ask questions and engage with others during the process.
Ask questions and engage with others during the process.
