Rating

8.4/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of what your work experience involved:
  • Working on client projects within a team and auditing their financials to a reasonable level.

    8/10

  • 2. What training and skills development did you learn from your work experience?
  • I took 7 ACA exams whilst working so I learnt how to manage my time efficiently. Working in teams also helped improve my communication and team-work skills.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?
  • It was enjoyable, especially being with other placement students and recent graduates. This meant I could relate with other people about my experience.

    7/10

  • 4. How well organised was your work experience?
  • Initially, it felt like the staff didn't really know what exactly placement students were, however, over time things got better and things were pretty much well organised.

    7/10

  • 5. How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
  • I learnt a lot about the values and beliefs of the firm and experienced first hand how lovely the people are.

    9/10

  • 6. How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
  • It definitely gave me an eye-opener to what I would not like to do in the future so I am grateful.

    8/10

  • 7. Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?
  • Yes I was.

    10/10

  • 8. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
  • Yes, we had various networking and social events to meet fellow employees.

    10/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • It's an amazing company to work in and stands you in good stead for the rest of your career as you learn so much on the job.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
  • Be relaxed and be yourself, they appreciate you for who you are.


Details

Work Experience

Accounting

Watford, Hertfordshire

July 2022


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