Technology Degree Apprentice Review

by PwC

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.4/10

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

Full time student at the Uni of Leeds with 10 week summer placement for the perfect work / life balance. Works in data protection, client facing roles

10/10

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

Yes. Internal auditing and programming in C, Java, C++, Python.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Greatly enjoy the fact we get a student experience as well as the full benefits of being a full time PwC employee. The salary and fee payment is a huge factor in how great the program is

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Perfectly. The fact we only do a 10 week placement in the summer means that I get the chance to be a full time university student and get the full university experience; splitting uni lif eand work life for a great work life balance.

10/10

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

Loads. Employee Assistance Programme, free therapy & counselling, 24 hour mental health hotline, private healthcare. Buddy at work and regular check ins whilst at University.

10/10

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

As a full time student, I recieve all the benefits of being a student: personal tutor, tutorials, labs, drop in sessions with lecturers, etc.

8/10

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

Personally, the role I perform at PwC is not too linked to the degree programme. My role at PwC is report writing, client facing work. Whereas my work at University is technical: maths and coding. I enjoy separating the two.

9/10

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.)

Yes! Tonight we had a games and pizza night. There are often social events in the office and drinks after work .

9/10

9a. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Company culture is amazing. PwC benefits are great. Opportunities to talk to Partners are widely available for great career progression

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

Look at our PwC values & the PwC professional and relate it to things you have done in your life. Consider your interpersonal skills as opposed to just your technical abilities.