Rating

8.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • My team and I work with clients who's companies are insolvent, or who are financially restructuring. My role is client facing, with the opportunity to work at the client site.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have developed my IT skills especially in Excel and also my communication skills. I have also gained and insight in to to the systems thats PwC use.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • The work in have is interested and varied as each client case is different. I have also enjoyed meeting lots of new people.

    8/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by PwC?
  • From day 1, I was given real responsibilty with client work which made me feel like a valued member of the team. Everyone was also very friendly and welcoming during my first few weeks of joining, which helped me settle in quickly with ease.

    7/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The induction process was extremlely well organised and structured. I have also been given a well detailed timetable for the two year programme, so i know what to expect and what i need to do to complete the apprenticeship and obtain the professional qualification.

    10/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • I have meetings and phone calls at least once a month from my assessor, who i can talk to for guidance on the the diploma. I will also get lots of question practice and some mock exams to make sure i reach my full potential in my exams.

    8/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Everyone in my team is aware of my formal learning commitments. There is also an extensive support network, make up of my peer grioup, people manager and tutor.

    8/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • I still live at home, so I am very happy with my salary

    9/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There is lots of newtworking events out side work, and there is social groups if you want to join them.

    7/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • PwC treats their staff very well, and has excellent incentives and benefit packages. There are lots or career oppurtunities within the firm and excellent prospects for career progession


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
  • Gain experiences of competancies thats PwC are looking for, as they ask lots of competancy based questions, and brush up on your commercial awareness.


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Accounting, Finance

North West

October 2013


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