Rating

7.8/10

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

Currently work as a senior associate in audit. Daily role includes carrying out audits as part of a team, usually requiring testing on excel and interviewing and challenging clients

6/10

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

Studying for the ACA, and have completed a number of internal training courses which have developed my business knowledge and skills

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Although audit isn't the most exciting career path, the Brightstart scheme has been a positive experience in terms of developing skills and meeting new people

8/10

4. How valued do you feel by Deloitte?

The managers I work with are quick to recognise the work you put into your job

8/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The scheme is fairly structured, especially considering I was part of the second ever intake as part of the scheme (and the first intake completing a 5 year training programme)

8/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

Plenty of support from lots of different areas and people, especially when taking exams

8/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Plenty of support from lots of different areas and people, especially when taking exams

8/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

Although the first year is difficult as I am based in London, Deloitte offered the most competitive salary. As this has increased, it has allowed a much more socialable lifestyle

8/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Plenty of social opportunities within work

8/10

9. Would you recommend Deloitte to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Deloitte has put me in a very good stead to choose what I want to do once completing the scheme

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

Ensure you do your research