Rating

8.7/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • University degree with a 3 month placement in second and third years and a slightly longer placement in fourth year. The placements are work placements.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have been able to develop my work skills such as the use of excel whilst also developing my general business skills such as time management.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I very much enjoy my programme. The programme is both challenging and engaging whilst also being interesing and enjoyable.

    8/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by PwC?
  • I feel very well valued by PwC. They have provided me with all the necessary tools and help and advice for me to perform my role.

    9/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The structure of the programme is done very well. The placements are in the middle of the year which is beneficial for obvious reasons.

    9/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • My training provider provided me with lots of support during my time on placement, I could always seek advice and help if i needed it.

    9/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • My employer provides me with all the support and help i need to perform my role effectively. If i ever have an issue they quickly resolve it.

    9/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • My salary meets my costs sufficiently. My placement is in London which also very expensive to live in but the salary allows a comfortable living standard.

    9/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There are many oppurtunities outside work such as sports teams and leisure activities. I have enjoyed playing 5 a side at weekends.

    9/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • I would recommend PwC to a friend as the initial experience I have had working for them has been very good. They are a very impressive firm.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
  • I would give the following tips and advice: research the firm and the research the clients of the firm to ensure a good understanding is acquired.


Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Accounting, Finance

Central London & City

April 2016


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