Student Review

by PwC

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.8/10

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

Assurance: Business Insight Week 2017. Daily tasks included reviewing minutes with clients, attending client sights, auditing financial documents, reviewing financial statements and attending meetings with partners and senior managers. Fortunately I was given the opportunity to attend interactions with everyone in my Cambridge office, including informal conversations with partners and school leavers. On the final day in my Cambridge base office I had the opportunity to attend a client site where I worked on financial reports on the company- as well as contacting employees of different clients. My responsibilities included time management, project work as well as reviewing documents and altering financial reports so that they effectively add up and make a fair representation of a client. Every day was vary varied for myself. On the first day I attended the London office, the second two I attended my Cambridge office and the last day the More London office.

10/10

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

The main skill which I have developed would be my networking with other people, especially with people with authority.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Overall this programme was very enjoyable as none of the tasks were repetitive and the activities were captivating.

10/10

4. How valued do you feel by PwC?

They were very helpful and set up our own personal laptops and email accounts for the week.

10/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I enjoyed the fact that the week was structured Monday and Friday in the More London office and Tuesday-Thursday in the Cambridge office.

10/10

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

My buddies were very helpful and provided me support before, during and after the week.

10/10

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

I was able to email my employer before with all my concerns and they were very helpful.

10/10

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

I did not expect to get paid, however was pleased to know this and the contract was very pleasing. However my travel costs to London on Monday and Friday exceeded the £150 threshold due to the late booking.

8/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Yes, I am looking to join PwC as a school leaver after this work experience.

10/10

9. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

My office was very people orientated, and it was an enjoyable environment to work in.

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

Research the company and what you are applying for before you start.