Rating

8.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I was working in Assurance with my PwC buddy. I created a spreadsheet of payroll data which needed validating and proof reading for accuracy. I also reviewed legacy requests at a client site and worked in a team of 2 to choose and test samples.

    7/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I learnt employability skills and about PwC professional. Within this I developed my relationship skills and business acumen.

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I really enjoyed my experience because not only did it reinforced my desire to work in this industry, but also that the company culture was one I felt I could be successful in. The work itself interested me and my colleagues were very supportive of me.

    9/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by PwC?
  • The effort made by staff to ensure we experienced all aspects of the company and felt comfortable was impeccable. I received a lot of helpful and constructive advice from my buddies and felt very valued since I was given responsibility to complete some of the tasks without supervision.

    10/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • I felt that it was the right balance between being instructed on what to do and being able to make our own decisions and use our initiative. The induction day helped a lot to make me feel confident on how to act and what to do in the upcoming week.

    10/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • My buddy was always ready to answer questions and was very supportive through the whole process.

    9/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Daily.

    9/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • All costs covered.

    9/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • No.

    1/10

  • 9. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • An excellent company to train and develop a career.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
  • Start planning and thinking about your application as soon as possible.


Details

School Leaver Programme

Accounting, Finance

South East

August 2015


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