Flying Start 3 Review

by PwC

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I am an associate 2 level member of PwC in the audit department. This involves in taking part of the year end audit for clients.

    7/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I have learnt how to take more of a senior role and incharging jobs.

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I enjoy the programme alot, it offers a great experience but the work ethic of PwC lets the course programme down

    5/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by PwC?

    • PwC occasionally show recognition of PwC but it is a flawed system and they could show appreciation more to wards staff.

    4/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Puts you in the midst of busy season so great experience.

    9/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • When needed, the course offers great support and there is always someone to talk to.

    8/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • When needed, PwC offers great support and there is always someone to talk to.

    7/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • Since we are on a placement we get paid less than the lowest grade in PwC, even tho we are of a higher level.

    5/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • There is not much chance for a social life outside of work

    2/10
  • 9. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?

    • No

  • 9b. Why?

    • You have to sacrifice alot outside of work for a career

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?

    • Be prepared for the hours ahead of you

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Accounting, Finance

Scotland

March 2016

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