Work Experience Review

The role i had for the week was work experience. I was given bits and pieces of work that employees needed completing in order to complete their work. I was able to sit in and participate in meetings/briefings, whilst talking to employees at the business who offered great insight into the business, what it does and their experiences

I developed my communication skills by meeting new people each day of the week and having to introduce myself and interact with them. Also, my time management has been developed as I had various tasks to complete that employees needed as soon as possible so my time management was developed.

I enjoyed my work experience programme hugely. I was able to develop my skills, whilst completed useful work that had a purpose and gaining an insight into the steps to get into the business and what it feels like to work for a business of PwC's calibre.

I felt very valued by PwC. They treated me like an employee and not someone on work experience. It felt like i was integrated into the business the first day I was there. Employees were coming to me with work too throughout the week which made me feel useful and one of the team.

The work experience/ insight week programme was well structured. It was extremely detailed on the induction day with interactive tasks used to get everyone to socialise. The shadowing was well organised too as a buddy was assigned to everyone which meant the buddy was able to plan work for me to do throughout the week without having to wait for someone to say what to do. They could give me work to help them complete what they needed to.

My buddy offered me all the support that i needed. Every time i was stuck and needed help, she was always there to offer as much help as she possibly could. It was a great help and gave me the opportunity to enjoy the work that i was doing.

The support was always there for everyone. The organiser of the insight week was always just an email away and was always willing to help and answer any questions that were required

The salary package for the week was excellent. It made me feel valued as the work that i was completing was being recognised by payment. All travel expenses were reimbursed too which helped a lot.

There seemed to be quite a few groups that go on within the business. My team were going out one of the nights for something to eat together which showed that you could have a good time and socialise not just in work but out of work too.

Yes

Its a great business that offers excellent opportunities to school leavers and graduates. They offer all the support that anyone could ask for and make you feel part of the company the moment you walk through the door. It is a great experience, and i know a friend would feel as welcomed as i did in my week.

Just to make the most of the week and experience, and to listen to all the advice that was given throughout the week. On the application form, just be yourself and be truthfully honest in the all the questions that you answer. Overall, just to enjoy yourself and work as hard as you can to get the most out of the week