Technology Degree Apprentice 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:

As part of my role, I work in the CyberSecurity team. My daily tasks involve writing python scripts. I interact mainly with one colleague virtually via Google meet and we work together on projects. The work is relevant to my skills and interests such as Google Cloud Platform.

8/10

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

Yes. My python knowledge has vastly improved. I am also now more confident with Google Cloud Platform. I am better at adapting to new systems and reading documentation to work out what to do in order to solve a problem.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy it quite a lot as the work is relevant.

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Somewhat organised.

6/10

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

Lots of support from colleagues

10/10

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

they are somewhat supportive. we have occasional online meetings during placement.

5/10

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

Computer science is extremely relevant to my role and the role helps provide the context.

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.)

social events in london and birmingham

10/10

9a. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

They are very supportive and flexible

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

I would encourage them to read around PwC's values.