Trainee Consultant 2 Review

I am a trainee consultant 2 a PwC and have been involved in a large Transformation Programme with a key client. This has involved carrying out detailed data analysis on a day to day basis to develop an accurate baseline as well as measuring savings against this. I have also been involved in leading client meetings and workshops and managing my own client relationships by acting as the single point of contact for 6 project teams within the client we were working with. On a daily basis, I spoke to my own team including a few senior associates, a manager, senior manager and director. Externally, I spoke to many client members to help them through a design process we were leading.My typical responsibilities included managing the data analysis for our area of the client; Undertaking project management eg risks, project updates, chairing weekly progress meetings, sending out weekly progress dashboards to senior client stakeholders etc; and co-leading the design of 6 project teams This meant that I had to weekly meet the project leaders and guide them through the design process we had created, provide challenge on their designs and evaluate and score the designs they created eventually.

I've really developed: 1. Speaking skills through having to regularly speak to a variety of very different internal and external speakers 2. Presentation skills and how to present with confidence and impact through presenting in meetings and workshops I've learnt: 1. Data analysis and Excel Skills- How to take a very large poor quality data set and turn it into something meaningful 2. Organisation design- the tools and techniques available to restructure and organisation and the key things to think about 3. Project management skills- the importance of regular progress updates and escalating risks and issues early 4. Report writing and tailoring for the audience Qualifications and training: 1. Diploma in management consulting- Level 4 2. Organisation Design Training 3. Many other internal training courses on tools and techniques available within the organisation and consulting

Team- The people I have worked with are very welcoming and pleasant. They treat me as an equal and have trust and faith in me to be the best I can be. They empower me and ensure I feel challenged yet supported and can push myself to continuously learn, develop and improve. I love this the most about the team and programme Work- There is such a variety in the work that we do that you do not get the chance to get bored and you are constantly doing and learning something different which I enjoy. Culture- There is a very inclusive culture with a focus on delivering the best service to our clients. Everyone strives to give their best and no one shies away from sometimes putting in the extra hours and going that extra mile to produce something high in quality to deliver. I love the team spirit and the drive to always deliver the best. Expectations- It has exceeded my expectations because of the role I have had the chance to perform and the responsibilities I've been given at such an early stage in my career. It is empowering, challenging and yet enjoyable because of the people and teams I am a part of.

There are a lot of opportunities for recognition and weekly recognition awards within our programme as well. My manager has actually appreciated me on multiple occasions and I've won 4/5 internal recognition prizes as well and also been nominated for the external MCA youngest consultant of the year award by the partner on our project. The team always appreciate every little thing I do and have always promoted me to my People Manager and other people within the firm making me feel valued. I also get a lot of responsibilities and autonomy to do my work which shows they trust me and value my input as a member of the team.

-1 week long induction to start off with which is a good way to understand more about the firm and meet people before actually going into work. -Ongoing training sessions on a monthly basis to help us learn the basics of consulting be that in managing project economics, risk, different consulting methodologies or org design -Study time of 8 hours every month to complete our ongoing diploma and study for the 5 exams we undertake over the 2 years -Lots of support from buddies, people managers, happs team regionally and nationally and every single person in the office-In fact, too many people to provide support

-Generally sends across guidance with modules that we need to complete and provides feedback after every monthly call. -College and booster days to revise for exams

Lots of support from PwC with people manager, buddy, happs team, leadership, team that deal with our training courses. They are regularly available and more than happy to have a chat when we have any issues or need to have a chat. Always provide advice on what to do and how we can get things done putting us in touch with the right people and supporting us.

covers my daily commute on the train and other social and travel costs. Allows me to save and benefits are also quite good in terms of holidays and medical.

Lots of events with the community. One day a year (20th May) dedicated to the community and raising money for charities be that through gardening at a care home, painting, running CV and interview classes for people that need help etc. Also ongoing support for charities that we support through a charity committee with regular events throughout the year be that a curry night or a quiz or bake offs.Lots of volunteering opportunities particularly with local schools. Lots of other social events such as runs, ride the nation etc.

Yes

Great place to work with so many opportunities to go higher in your career. I've learnt so much in just 1 and a half years and grown so much as a person in confidence, patience and professional skills. The brand is well known and global, the people are always pleasant and have so much knowledge and experience you can learn from and we also have such a variety of clients and work that there will always be something suited for everyone.

Look through our website and particularly at the PwC Professional to find out what key skills interviewers are looking for. Be prepared to provide examples demonstrating these skills. Most importantly be yourself, they are not looking for robots but rather people that are 'emotionally intelligent' so its your personality that should shine through. For the assessment days, there are lots of practice tests online so have a go at some of these so you are familiar with them. Make sure you know a bit about the firm and what we do before you apply and come for the interview-this always helps if you know what you are talking about!