P&O Consultant Review
at PwC
Work Experience
Business Operations
Belfast
Review Submitted: July 2020
Overall Rating
4.9 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4.6/5
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Overview of the Experience
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Company Culture
Overview of the Experience
Please give an overview of what your work experience involved:
5/5
Working on various different projects at Associate level, providing support to senior stakeholders and taking on various different responsibilities.
To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?
5/5
I very much enjoyed my placement year - it gave me the opportunity to meet lots of new people & build my network. I also experienced a great sense of job satisfaction, as I was given numerous responsibilities throughout my placement. There was also the opportunity to travel as well.
How well organised was your work experience?
4/5
Largely well organised - there was an extended period of time on the 'bench', but other than that it was extremely well organised.
How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
4/5
It gave me a great insight into the Consulting, and it's something I would certainly consider moving into in the future.
Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?
5/5
Yes, I received a monthly salary and was reimbursed for all travel/subsistence expenses.
Skills Development
What training and skills development did you learn from your work experience?
5/5
During my placement, I developed/learnt numerous new skills including;
- Communication
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Customer Journeys
- Technical Skills (Salesforce, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Visio)
- Communication
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Customer Journeys
- Technical Skills (Salesforce, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Visio)
Company Culture
How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
5/5
I learnt a lot about the culture - everyone, regardless of grade, is extremely welcoming and always on hand to offer their support, if required.
Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
5/5
There were multiple networking events organised throughout the year, which provided me to meet colleagues from all over the UK.
Recommendations and Advice
Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
My placement was extremely rewarding and would not hesitate to recommend PwC to a friend. The company culture is great, the staff are very welcoming and there are great opportunities to develop both personal and professional skills.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
Do your research into PwC before applying, ensure you have a good understanding of their values and the 'PwC Professional'.
