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Trainee Associate Review

at PwC

Degree Apprenticeship

Accounting

London

Review Submitted: April 2021

Overall Rating

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!

2.5/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
2.6/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
2/5
Assisting in the auditing of companies, involving collecting information and details and testing them to see whether they can be relied on. Also, admin tasks, such as organising information, documentation etc.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoyed the jobs worked on and the variety of different clients, but i struggled with the lack of communication with people, which was especially amplified by COVID.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have gained a significant understanding of the use of excel and also other platforms used by PwC, such as Aura. I have also improved my use of technology systems used, such as google systems.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very well structured and communicated, regarding contact with seniors/career coach. Training days were also efficient and well explained.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Good level of pay and help with issues.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
1/5
Very little.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
Modules worked on while at University helped somewhat explain the roles i did on the job, but many things were new.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
There was lots of social quizzes, but obviously this is hard to answer in the current environment, no fault of the team.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good employer with great job opportunities that treats their employees very well.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
Ensure you fully understand the company and the role/course you are applying for.
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