Trainnee Review

by PwC

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.1/10

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

I run and make automation tools to assist with audit

8/10

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

Yes, I have developed my skill using SQL and Javascript as well as learn to use new software such as Alteryx

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the balance of work life and university life

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is organised reasonable well, however I am only in their second intake so I think it is getting better. The main issue I see is finding teams for apprentices to work in that will interest them

7/10

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

Lots of the support while I am working for them, not so much while at university

8/10

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

We get weekly emails and have a termly meeting with them while at university but the support doesn't go much further than that

8/10

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

The programming we learn as part of the degree has definitely helped me to perform better in my team

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.)

Not so much to be honest, however I have been able to make lots of new friends on my intake

8/10

9a. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

They pay for your degree, and pay you to do it.

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

Do you research!! Find topics you are interested in that relate to work you could be doing at PwC.