Rating

7.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • As part of this role, I attended a series of calls and meetings, and also drafted emails to clients and internal employees alike.

    7/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • While I have improved some of my existing skills such as employability and self-confidence, my main skill development was through listening and engaging with employees.

    7/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • The afternoon sessions were excellent, with lots of work and meetings arranged. However, some of the morning sessions had limited content.

    6/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by PwC?
  • I feel like PwC have put a lot of effort into this week, and it has really helped me in finding out about the world of business. I also received various free items, including a hoodie on the last day!

    8/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The Monday and Friday sessions were very well structured. However, the work shadowing days sometimes had too little work to complete.

    7/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • My buddy was excellent in his support throughout, and there was always a member of the recruitment team available to speak to.

    9/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • There was lots of communication with the HR team in preparation for, and during, the programme.

    8/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • Couldn't have really asked for more. Excellent salary and some expenses paid.

    9/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • No, as it was only a one week programme. However, we did get to use the table tennis and had a complimentary lunch at Pizza Express.

    7/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • A Big Four firm and an excellent experience, with a wonderful work culture.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
  • Don't rush the tests, and don't panic in the telephone interview. They want you to show that you can keep going, even if the questions can be hard.


Details

Work Experience

Accounting, Finance

South East

August 2017


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