Flying Start Degree programme FS3 - Bradford Review
at PwC
Degree Apprenticeship
Accounting
Bradford
Review Submitted: April 2021
Overall Rating
5 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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:
5/5
My work mainly involved project management and coaching various teams and reviewing their work. I got to more on more than 5 clients per week.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I absolutely enjoyed the programme! It was amazing it helped develop many soft skills and a professional mentality which gave me an insight on the work managers perform.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt skills such as portfolio management, how to be more organised and various other soft skills since my job involved coaching others and leading them to perform quality audit.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
It is very well organised and I was supported a lot throughout my entire process. They gave us sufficient training over the material and we also received buddies and coaches who we would talk to on a weekly basis and whenever we had any difficulties.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
They provided us with exceptional support. I had many people who were constantly available to help throughout my placement. they are all very understanding and has given very helpful tips that has helped me immensely throughout the placement.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
We received a lot of support and even had catch ups with them. they are very supportive and was available to help.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It has helped me understand the basics which in turn helped me perform well.
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 various socials held. Even during covd times virtual events were held like escape rooms and tea times.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because you get an overall experience working on various companies and meeting various like minded people. it also helps that PwC is one of the big 4 so the opportunities are better.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
Be confident and be yourself. Do not stress. Have a general idea of the event that are taking place around you in the political, business and accounting firm. Most importantly be ambitious, always aim to do you best and always have a questioning mind.
