Business Placement Review

by PwC

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.8/10

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

6/10

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

Public speaking, KYC, PMO, AML, Excel, Slides, Stakeholder Management

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the meetings and people because everyone wants to help you and share their experiences

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Not well structured - can spend a lot of time 'on the bench' not learning or being chargeable. Often seconded ti parts of the business you didn't want to go to

5/10

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

Lots - I have a career coach and very supportive managers and directors who take time out to chat to me and give me advice

10/10

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

Some - I obtained support and approval to go to a training course

7/10

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

It helped in my role in anti money laundering

7/10

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.)

Not really

4/10

9a. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The people are the asset - you learn really fast

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

don't be daunted by the large number of steps in the process