Business Placement Review
at PwC
Degree Apprenticeship
Business Operations
Belfast
Review Submitted: June 2021
Overall Rating
3.4 /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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
3/5
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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:
3/5
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy the meetings and people because everyone wants to help you and share their experiences
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Public speaking, KYC, PMO, AML, Excel, Slides, Stakeholder Management
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
Not well structured - can spend a lot of time 'on the bench' not learning or being chargeable. Often seconded ti parts of the business you didn't want to go to
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Lots - I have a career coach and very supportive managers and directors who take time out to chat to me and give me advice
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Some - I obtained support and approval to go to a training course
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
It helped in my role in anti money laundering
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
Not really
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The people are the asset - you learn really fast
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
don't be daunted by the large number of steps in the process
