Flying Start Review

by PwC

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8/10

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

Audit associate, requires auditing of client accounts

8/10

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

Yes, I have improved technical capabilities and relationships with client and work colleagues

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

It has been enjoyable and the experience gained has been extremely beneficial towards my studies

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well, training is clear and the support provided is very good

7/10

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

As mentioned before the support provided is very good whether that be to do with work or other personal issues. It is a comfortable environment wehre everyone is apporachable

7/10

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

The elearns are beneficial, but unless requested there is no support required apart from logistics during the placement. The whole point is to gain experience in the work place

8/10

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

Without the training received during the uni course I would not have the knowledge to be able to perform on placement. Therefore, it has proved pivotal in the performance on my placement.

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.)

There are, although a lot of these were schedueled towards the end of placement. Given the COVID-19 situation and social distancing measures these were not able to take place

9/10

9a. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Provides a good support structure and enables you to gain a huge amount of experience

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

Be yourself, it should be the right fit for both employee and employer. Don't try to force something otherwise you risk it not being the right place for you