Trainee consultant Review

by PwC

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9/10

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

TS FDD, involves the analaysis of financial data and reporting on the findings.

9/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I have learned how financial statements work, developed my excel skills and became more efficient through the use of short cut keys. Furthermore my analysis has become more Indepth

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the variation my the programme allows with work coupled with a Fantstic eduction Element which compliment each other very well.

9/10

4. How valued do you feel by PwC?

I feel valued within the firm as through having the opertunity to work alongside individuals with more experience than myself has resulted in the building of personal relationships which wouldn't occur through alternatives such as 3rd level education.

9/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Currently studying for a booking keeping module I've appreciated having structured classes and self managed learning days (SML) has given me the opportunity to plan my study programme in advance which ensures I maximise the efficiency of my study time.

10/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

The training provider being an external body being a specialist in their field have offered untold support with a contact us at any time policy with a various range of methods todo so.

9/10

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

My team leader was fantastic at organising a 2 week initial book keeping course to help us gain the base understanding to complete our work which has made class easier to comprehend as a result.

10/10

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

Being an avid economist I'm a firm believer in the basic economic problem stating that mans wants are unlimited. As a result I'd conclude I'm perhaps in a better scenario than my peers at university but though devoloment hopefully increase the salary!

7/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Within the office we are blessed to have a full time social events manager Benny who has constructed an impressive events calendar for 2016!

8/10

9. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Having the opportunity to work for a firm such as PWC has allowed me to get a seat in the fast lane to a working life. They have a structured plan which will allow me to progress over the course of the program.

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

Gain an understanding of what's happening in the business world and consider how this may effect PWC