Tech Degree Apprentice Review

by PwC

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

Working over the summer, on placement, across various projects within PwC. This can involve everything from design to development; giving a wide range opportunities to gain experience in all areas of the business.

10/10

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

Learnt both technical and non technical skills; Technical skills included programming and app design/ development as well as an introduction to enterprise specific solutions, such as cloud resources. Non technical skills were mostly focused around efficient, agile working including scrum training and presentation skills.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

It's hard to beat getting payed to go to University, as well as having a guaranteed job over the summer to gain experience, and a chance to find out what you want to do for the rest of your life.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well organised, especially for the pilot year, there hasn't been too many catastrophes as of yet. Kidding aside, most if not all details were provided ahead of time and went off without a hitch, giving a near perfect experience

10/10

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

As much as you need to be honest. If you're struggling, you ask for help/ extra training if you have no idea what you are doing; and they'll help you through it

10/10

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

Again, as much as you really need, with daily recap/ help classes open to anyone usually with 1 to 1 guidance as well as new, robust facilities for completing work to the highest standard possible

10/10

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

Very much an applied degree, focusing less on the theoretical which although important, isn't what is ultimately used in a professional environment. This allows for an easier transition between studying and working as the process of completing coursework is more relatable to real work than written exams.

10/10

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.)

Various sports clubs (both physical and digital), at least monthly social events and the option to attend relevant networking/ training events when they come up. This, along with a strong culture of charitable work gives a well rounded environment beyond working life

10/10

9a. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Good benefits, better atmosphere, and the best people :-)

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

Don't be worried or afraid of the process (interviews, assessments etc); what they want is people, so just be yourself and try your best. (Reading up as much as you can before the interview is also a good idea)