Rating

7.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • AS1 with pwc auditing pension and investment clients in the Edinburgh office. mostly on computer with client interaction

    5/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • excel skills and communication in a work environment

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • enjoy it a lot, long hours are tough but the work is enjoyable

    8/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by PwC?
  • late nights are appreciated by others in your team.

    6/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • very well structured, training could be improved to be more in line with what you actually do on placement.

    7/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • not very much, independant while on placement but whe nat uni there is a lot of support

    8/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • there is always support available from those you work with, no matter the level they are at.,

    7/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • for a normal working day the salary is generous however you get no extra pay for any overtime hours you work which in my particular case is substantial

    7/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • quite a lot of social events organised within the office, many sports etc on offer

    8/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • multinational company, great experience and a great place to start


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
  • focus on the business itself as much as you focus on yourself. research the company/clients and be prepared.


Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Accounting, Finance

Scotland

February 2015


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