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PwC

Associate Review

at PwC

Degree Apprenticeship

Accounting

Nottingham

Review Submitted: December 2020

Overall Rating

2.7 /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 - Overview of Role
3/5 - Skills Development
2.4/5 - 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
Can vary depending on client documents and which tasks you've been set on. Generally a 9-5:30 but during year end audit, easily 9-7 minimum
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
2/5
Okay

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Yes, Excel skills have definitely improved

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Nicely done, integrated with University so a split Academic and work place experience
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I would receive support from my seniors when asking but they were easy to approach
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
Just a book
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
1/5
Not really, I learn't most my stuff on the job or from past placement
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
No idea

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Just a generally good experience, enjoyable and they're very welcoming and the way the hierarchy is, everyone is approachable
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
Just be you, no point acting like someone and having to put that face on everyday for however long. But really, be proactive and show you can listen and speak at the right times, don't talk over people and have record of good team work
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