Flying Start Review

by PwC

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.6/10

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

As a flying start 1 , my role on this placement was to complete EGA's assigned to me by my seniors, I was given work relating to testing, planning and completion. Regarding of test of details, I tested Cost of Sales, Opex, revenue and payroll. I performed a number of planning and completion EGA's. Towards the end of my placement, I was given EGA's which needed professional judgement.

9/10

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

Yes, I have definitely developed my communication and team working skills. I believe my leadership skills have been enhanced as I took full responsibility of my work and ensured my team knew where I stood with the work assigned to me. My business acumen skills have certainly improved tremendously. Although not a skill, this placement has boosted my confidence as well.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The programme is exciting yet challenging. It's a good mix of university along with work experience. With the work experience that we get, it is easier to grasp concepts taught to us. I would recommend this programme to anyone looking into it as we get the opportunity to qualify quickly.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is very well structured. We learn a module in September and apply the knowledge on our placement the next month. We then come back in January and sit for the exam. After working for three months, sitting for exams immediately after is really useful as everything that we've learnt is fresh.

9/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

I have received sufficient support throughout my placement. My career coach has been there throughout, helping me with anything I needed. The seniors on my teams were extremely supportive as well, answering all of my questions even though they were busy with their own work. The flying start champions were extremely helpful as well.

9/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

We receive sufficient support from our training provider. The seniors on my teams were extremely supportive, answering all of my questions even though they were busy with their own work.

8/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

The qualification modules are directly linked to the work we do. The qualification and the training we receive are complementary to each other. With the training we receive, the qualification is easier to understand and with the modules we learn durinf our qualification, our work is easier to understand and complete.

8/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

Yes, there are several networking events and social activities.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

PwC is a prestigious firm who take care of their employees. The work experience that they offer is extremely great.

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

I would advise them to prepare for their interviews well in advance. When they do get into PwC, I would advise them to network in networking and social events as much as they can and keep in contact with the seniors and managers they've worked with.