Flying Start Degree programme- FS2 Leeds Review

by PwC

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.2/10

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

Working within the audit department where time is spent on different bookings/clients. Day to day work varies based on what areas/testing you are working on.

9/10

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

Yes- I have definitely improved my technical skills and also improved communication skills through contact with fellow colleagues client personnel.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I have enjoyed the programme a lot and certainly value the experience highly.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is well organised with set placements in place.

8/10

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

There is a lot of support from the employer and there is always someone to go to with any questions.

9/10

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

Good amount of support from the training provider but not as much as from employer.

7/10

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

The exams we sit and study towards as part of the qualification definitely improve performance in the role.

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 activities to get involved in but less so from the social side of things- potentially due to the influence of the pandemic.

7/10

9a. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Very good employer with a lot of opportunities to explore. There is a strong people element about PwC and people are easy to work with and also get along with.

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

Try and let your personality shine through and be yourself. Demonstrate that you can work well with a variety of different people and also that you have a willingness to learn and develop.