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PwC

Associate Review

at PwC

Work Experience

Accounting

Manchester

Review Submitted: December 2020

Overall Rating

4.8 /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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
4.6/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
I was involved in picking samples for testing and also carrying out testing of various FSLIs.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I have learnt a lot on this placement and enjoyed all the experiences on the way too.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Was able to make better use of excel functionalities.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
It is a very unique program providing a perfect balance between studying and working. It enables me to enter stressful and pressure situations and also be relaxed when back at university
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
They have been very understanding of the situation we find ourselves in and appreciate we as new joiners are making every effort to fit in. They do everything they can to make us feel welcome and offer us the support whenever we may need it
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
They also make every effort to ensure we are able to give our exams smoothly y partnering with the university and offering us a range of webinars we can join to further strengthen our knowledge on the topics
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
As it is a qualification required to practice in the UK, it has all the necessary information and knowledge we should have about the matter. Having studied it, it allows me to grasp things on meetings quicker
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
There are tons of socials that are organised throughout the week. Especially during Christmas time.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is one of the most prestigious firms to have the opportunity to work at and it fills me with pride to be able to represent and work for them
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
Just be patient, and be yourself!
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