Associate Review

by Deloitte

Rating

8.7/10

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

Started as an associate on the school leaver programme - started alongside the graduate intake and have been treated as equals since starting despite not having attended university.

8/10

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

As part of the programme we work towards becoming a CA through the ACA professional qualification. There are continuous internal training programmes which occur at various stages through the 5 years scheme.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

There is a lot of flexibility with working for Deloitte. The majority of employees are young professionals so you fit right in and most people working for Deloitte have started in a similar position to yourself so know what you're going through.

9/10

4. How valued do you feel by Deloitte?

There are many methods of internal recognition, such as limelight awards which a colleague may nominate you for as a gesture of appreciation for work performed, etc.

8/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The structure of the programme in place is very detailed, Deloitte know where they are taking us with this programme and offer regular catch up sessions to keep the brightstarts up to date.

10/10

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

Accessibility of support - Accessibility is great. There are so many people you can approach, from your buddy (through the buddy scheme), your appraiser, exam manager, or your college tutors, they are all very supportive in your development and show a very positive attitude at all times.

10/10

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

A lot of support is received from Deloitte and they are always thinking of ways to try to improve processes in place.

9/10

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

The salary package for the brightstart scheme may seem competitive, but when it comes to the actual amount of work we do we are paid far below the salaries of graduates who effectively play the same role as us.

6/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Lots of opportunities to get involved in secondments.

8/10

9. Would you recommend Deloitte to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

better alternative to the traditional university route.

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

Be yourself