Flying Start Degree programme - intern/trainee Review

by PwC

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.6/10

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

Talking with clients to receive information in order to complete legal requirements for them. Keeping track of outstanding work for myself and the client

7/10

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

Completed many internal training courses Improved on personal and professional computer skills

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Could have done more engagements within the office i was based rather than being outsourced as much

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Clear structure of events

10/10

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

Had a buddy that was further along in the course to talk to, people on the engagement with me and people that had completed the course

10/10

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

They set up calls to talk through everything

10/10

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

Helps to have a background in the foundations of what you are learning but its hard to change academic into practical

5/10

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.)

They held socials quite often

10/10

9a. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

They are built like a family with good employee benefits and there is a clear ladder to work your way up, so you do not feel stuck at the bottom. They really focus on progression within the company

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

Put in the hard work and the end result will be worth the pain