Intern/Trainee Review

by PwC

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8/10

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

I am an associate working currently in the stakeholder assurance section of PwC. This section is based on non-financial audit, so day-to-day I complete a variety of testing.

8/10

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

I have improved my communication skills, as I am more confident when speaking directly to clients and my seniors.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I thoroughly enjoy my programme, as it is challenging but is providing a fantastic headstart into audit and accounting.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The placement was not well organised at the start, as there was a week where I wasn't booked on to a job at the start. However, after this week, the programme has been structured very well and I have been constantly booked to different jobs.

6/10

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

PwC offer many methods of support, whether this be through the career's coach or through constant contact with your seniors. They also offer different internal platforms where you can speak to anyone.

9/10

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

UoM provide a lot of support when working towards our qualifications.

8/10

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

The modules provided at UoM have so far supported me throughout placement.

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 many on offer and the socials that I have been to so far have been very fun and good for networking.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I have thoroughly enjoyed my placement and feel that I have learnt a lot over the past few months.

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

When applying to PwC, ensure that you remain confident throughout the assessment days and interviews, and make sure you are fully prepared to answer difficult questions. Make sure that you have a good understanding of the PwC values and try to incorporate these into answering any questions.