Rating

9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of what your work experience involved:
  • Being a member of an audit engagement team. Holding numerous client meetings and auditing Financial Statements

    9/10

  • 2. What training and skills development did you learn from your work experience?
  • I am a lot more confident in interacting with clients. In addition I have a much better understanding of audit procedures and how a company does its' accounting

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?
  • I enjoyed my placement when I had work. There were times however where there was a lack of work to do and it then became boring.

    7/10

  • 4. How well organised was your work experience?
  • It was well organised apart from the lack of work at times. There were a couple of weeks where there was very little to do

    9/10

  • 5. How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
  • I learnt a lot about company culture especially being based in the office. It enabled to me to be more involved in office activities and get to know people who work there

    10/10

  • 6. How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
  • I want to be an accountant

    8/10

  • 7. Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?
  • I was paid for this placement. Nearly all business related expenses are approved

    10/10

  • 8. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
  • There were lots of opportunities for this such as regular social events in and out of the office

    10/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • It is a great place to work with many opportunities


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
  • Be prepared to work longer hours when in busy season


Details

Work Experience

Accounting, Audit

Edinburgh

April 2025


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