Flying Start Degree programme- Stage 1, London Embankment Place 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 meet my team for the client i'm on either in the office or online for a catch up to discuss what tasks I'll be helping with that day. I usually look at what files are in my name and see what I can complete and what questions I need to ask. An associate or senior associate usually coaches me on how to complete my tasks.

8/10

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

Excel skills, communication skills and team work

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Everyone I've met at PwC have been nice and the culture is very friendly which helps because I'm not afraid to ask questions

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme works so that you do some university exams before Christmas which is good because you get an idea about Audit before you go on placement. Then training starts but you get Christmas off. You get a buddy and a career coach for whilst you're on placement. I get delegated tasks from associates and senior associates.

8/10

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

I get good support, everyone gets a career coach and a buddy who is supposed to have regular meetings with you throughout placement. The team you're on is usually a good point of call for support as well.

8/10

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

We get textbooks provided for at university

8/10

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

Being on placement has put a lot of the work we learnt at university into context which I think will help me do better in my exams in summer because it makes more sense.

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 industry socials as well as team socials usually after signing the accounts or team drinks.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Good work experience and friendly people.

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

Look on PwC's website and have keep up with current affairs