Intern Trainee Review
at PwC
School Leaver Programme
Accounting
Reading
Review Submitted: March 2021
Overall Rating
4.6 /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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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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:
4/5
I am an intern trainee, it was my first placement with PwC this year. I was auditing financial statements during my placement.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I really enjoy this programme. I liked the fact that i got the chance working with many different firms and studied as well to get my degree in my university.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes i was learning new skills on a day to day basis since i was coached from other members of the firm and also i developed further my skills in auditing expenses, liabilities and staff like these.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
My programme was very well organised as during the placement i was trying to have a balance between my work and my personal health. I was taking small breaks throughout the day.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
My employer was supporting me very well, coaching me and trying to make me feel comfortable asking questions whenever i was unsure about something.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
My training provider was supporting me from the beginning of the placement since my last day. He was sending me messages asking me if i had questions and how my placement was going.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Helps me perform better and guide me on what i have to do in order to achieve my goals.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Yes we were organising virtual games and all of the team attend these meetings in order to come closer to each other.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Pwc learnt me a lot of things and guide me through my placement.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
Focus on leadership, technical capabilities and improving relationship skills.
