Business Insight Student Review

by PwC

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9/10

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

As a junior apprentice, I was shipped off to various location, eg auditing a client who specialised in eye care. (That was Monday). Tuesday was set in the Gatwick base office, from which, the staff taught us the essentials Tax, and we got to meet department directors who discussed the next steps and alternative opportunities. The last day, is a group project and presentation.

9/10

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

I have developed my 'whole leadership'. I.e. communication (networking), business and technical abilities (excel).

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

It's great to meet both qualified professionals -who really know their stuff-, and accountants in training -who have recent experiences. The staff were really welcoming and actually made work, fun!

9/10

4. How valued do you feel by PwC?

Very. There's huge support network available, and loads of resources are provided for instance laptops loaned out for the whole week. If you like you could email almost anybody in the entire business with questions.

9/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Each day is dictated by a new and exciting task to engage with, from client based internship style activities to internal education (but more interesting than school of course).

9/10

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

You are provided a 'buddy' who takes you through the motions from an introduction to the office, to giving us tasks and helping us complete them.

9/10

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

Again laptops are provided, and detailed plans will keep you constantly entertained.

9/10

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

All travel fares are fully reimbursed (you have to request it) and you will earn standard minimum wage for your area, which totals roughly £300.

9/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

A bit like student union, PwC offers funds for employees to organise large scale activities that should incorporate entire bases. This is organised by employee representatives themselves.

9/10

9. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

For all the reason already explained. PwC has fantastic working environment that caters to your specific needs. Allegedly, other firms tend to be more 'cut throat' in their relationship between the Hierarchy and the actual workers. PwC is more supportive.

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

Ask lots of questions and take lots of notes. Make a good impression as they'll likely offer you a placement afterwards. Be relaxed but also hardworking. Make the most of it and have fun!!