Rating

6.4/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Management Consultant working on a variety of projects whilst completing a level 4 diploma and a certificate in management consulting with a provider called Kaplan.

    7/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Yes, relationship and communication skills have developed hugely due to extent of exposure to client sites. The skills you learn set you in a good stead for life.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • It is varied and demanding, which results in a relatively enjoyable experience. I can't think of anything that would suit me better and therefore it has to be a relatively enjoyable experience.

    7/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by PwC?
  • Probably not as valued as I'd like to be. Praise is often given for only doing loads more than what is expected. However, I think in an environment with very high expectations, meeting the expectations should be more heavily praised than it currently is.

    6/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Poorly at time. Some of the resourcing arrangements are pretty illogical and thoughtless. The resourcing procedures lead to us being frustrated and senseless business decisions being made.

    3/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • Not quite enough, short college days and infrequent phones calls with Kaplan. Poor style of teaching and learning - at the college days they literally just dictate information.

    3/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Enough - we are encourage to take our allocated time and everyone is understanding of us having our time off for college meaning that you never feel like a nuisance.

    8/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • Reasonably so, the salary is okay but add ons and benefits are very good and save a significant amount of time and money over the course of a year of employment.

    8/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Yes loads, more than enough. Whether its charity or a school, there are plenty of opportunities to make your life seem a little bit more exciting that the normal 9-5.

    8/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • You are constantly learning and encourage to do so, it really benefits your career development and therefore your future prospects are great than they could/would have beenn


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
  • Be yourself, be honest, PwC want people and the more real the better. Bring real stories to interviews and come across like you care and express your personality


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Accounting, Finance

South West

May 2017


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