Technology Consultant Review
at PwC
Degree Apprenticeship
Information Technology
Belfast
Review Submitted: July 2020
Overall Rating
3.3 /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!
3/5
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
3/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
As a Technology Consulting placement student, I was involved in digital transformation, working on multiple projects across the UK. This involved a lot of travel to client site and a lot of my projects involved the implementation of a Salesforce solution.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I definitely enjoyed my placement; there were some difficult days and long hours, but overall it was a great experience.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
I gained certifications in both Salesforce and UiPath, and developed data modelling, data manipulation and data visualisation skills using Excel, Tableau and Alteryx. I also gained a knowledge in Python and had an introduction to Microsoft Azure.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
The structure of the programme didn't have a great start it was going through a change when I started, so it was a bit unorganised, but it got better as it went on.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
I received a good amount of support from my employer, especially from my assigned career coach.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
I didn't exactly have a training provider, most of my learning was self-motivated/on my own initiative.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I believe my training and certifications definitely have helped me progress in my role and take on more technical responsibility.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
I helped organise an "AI for Good" hackathon in collaboration with UKBlackTech for university students and PwC employees. I also was a PwC ambassador and attended networking events for prospective students and graduates. And I also volunteered with Hive Hackers where I taught code at a primary school.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great opportunities to learn and move around different projects. If you are interested in travel, Technology Consulting is the best department to be in.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
Grab every opportunity that arises. Be open to trying new things as every project will bring something different.
