Technology Degree Apprentice Review

by PwC

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.8/10

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

Essentially I have the same life as any other university student with the benefits of being employed.

10/10

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

My placement hasn't started yet, but when it does i will update my answer

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I do enjoy my programme, we have termly sessions with our PWC advisor and it's a great opportunity to ask questions and express any doubts that you may have.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It has been structured perfectly, I am able to live my student life during the term and then for the first two years of my course, just work and gain valuable experience over the summer.

10/10

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

I do receive a lot of support from my employer, but also from my liaison at my university.

10/10

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

My university (training provider), supports me a lot, I have weekly 20 minutes sessions with my "form group", where we discuss anything that is bothering us.

10/10

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

I think the constant check up by my training provider helps me to not fall behind on work.

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.)

So my employer has regular social events to allow us apprentices to get to know each other, I play football at my university.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

There isn't in my opinion any cons, just pros.

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

My best tip when applying to PWC is to research a lot about them, so that you have a clear understanding of how PWC operates.