Flying Start Degree programme - FS1 AND Reading Review

by PwC

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.9/10

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

I was given EGAs to work on and was coached to be able to do the work needed.

7/10

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

I learnt to work in Excel and developed my professional scepticism. I learnt how to choose samples, perform testing and document the EGA.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

It was a really good experience. I met a lot of different people and grew in confidence.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I had the opportunity to apply the theory learnt in University at work and see how audit really works.

9/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Good coaching and really welcoming people

8/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

7/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

9/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

Lots of social events- curry night etc. Not as much as other offices tho.

7/10

9a. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It weights a lot in the CV. Really good people to work with. Good support from engagement team and people manager.

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

To be prepared mentally as its quite challenging sometimes but we do get the support needed from the Programme Director from University of Reading, Dafydd Lloyd from PwC, a buddy and people manager from PwC.