Flying Start Degree programm Review

by PwC

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Rating

6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • My job title is Flying Start 2 acting as an Associate 1 basically. I usually work on the simpler areas of the audit, like cash and audit of notes testing.

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I have learnt and I am learning a lot when it comes to assurance. Furthermore I have developed my team work skills and I know how to manage my tasks and deadlines much better than before.

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • Moment of joy are rare but the programme is meaningful. PwC hast helped a lot with my adjustments needed for my disability, so my experience hasn't been the best.

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

    • I am definitely replaceable as almost everyone else in my workplace. I am valued as a person more than an employee

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

    • Very organised and structured with very few exceptions. From a university standpoint to the placements , there is a very good communication and organisation inbetween

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

    • Very little, especially for a person with a disability by me. Very bureaucratic structure for such matters with little willingness to help. Culture doesn't help either.

    1/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Very little, especially for a person with a disability by me. Very bureaucratic structure for such matters with little willingness to help. Culture doesn't help either.

    1/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • This year has been good as overtimes are being paid properly. Accommodation is provided, and is very good. Very satisfied

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

    • No, because of time limitations because of the workload. With a lot of effort though you can explore some

    7/10
  • 9. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Comparatively it is a very good company to be a part of

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

    • Study their structure , know what they are doing as a company and try to ask for advise from currently working there

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Accounting, Finance

Central London & City

March 2018

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