Flying Start Degree programme - First placement, Bristol Review

by PwC

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.6/10

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

Role involves being coached through a series of tasks, generally on audit engagements at various stages of the audit - depending on the progress of the specific job.

10/10

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

Developed skills in general excel knowledge, and of PwC's softwares for audit engagements

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Placement was a really fun time, I enjoyed living with other people on the course and having a 9-5 structure - it really gave an insight into the working world

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Well-structured, centralised communication with well-established contact points at both the university and PwC

10/10

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

Support available as needed

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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.)

7/10

9a. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Exciting and stimulating work environment, with a good mix of social activities

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

Research well