Associate Review

by PwC

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.2/10

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

As an associate, I work on a variety of clients using PwC digital tools to carry out statutory audits. I spend a lot of my day communicating with colleagues.

9/10

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

I have learnt some new digital skills.

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy the programme however, I think as a flying start we could be integrated more within the office so we have a bigger peer group of similar age.

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Our programme is well organised and we know what to expect in advance.

8/10

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

PwC supply a lot of support with regard to training and wellbeing.

7/10

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

I feel we could receive more help when working towards are exams at University, with more exam practice throughout.

6/10

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

I am not sure I have used much knowledge learnt from the exams I have sat yet.

6/10

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 has been a good range of socials.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It's a good company to work for, where I feel valued and listened to.

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

Make sure you know what to expect before confirming.