Intern Review

by PwC

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.5/10

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

Being in the office with colleagues and conversing on tasks to be done that day, deadlines coming up and independently completing own tasks with assistance from team members and daily team catch ups

9/10

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

yes, using excel ive increased my confidence, being new to the PwC tools such as Aura and connect i feel much more confident with them now, i have also developed my people skills from reaching out and connecting with others in the office, outside my team and business unit.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Great experience despite the responsibility, late nights working overtime and how different it is from university life but very enjoyable.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

very well structured, go on placement and then back to university, only wish there was more time between end of placement and start of exams

9/10

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

lots, being assigned a buddy and career coach, for me i had a supportive team and knew who to go to if i was struggling or needed support

10/10

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

lots

9/10

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

you have the background knowledge to be able to apply what you have learnt into practice

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.)

there have been some social activities on team signings or before the audit kicked off we were taken out for breakfast for team bonding and morale

10/10

9a. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

such a great company, lots of support and opportunities to thrive within the business

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

know that it is hard work but you will be rewarded for your hard work