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PwC

Intern/Trainee Review

at PwC

Degree Apprenticeship

Accounting

Leeds

Review Submitted: December 2021

Overall Rating

4.1 /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 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.8/5 - 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
Trainee/Intern - Working through different areas of different files, documentation, analysis etc.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
The people I worked with were always very nice and welcoming, I never felt intimidated. There is a really good environment created by the people who worked there. It exceeded my expectations and I enjoyed it

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Learnt to be more independent, but also the importance of asking questions to help complete work to the bets of your ability and help understand the work you do

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Induction and Training were well carried out, support was always there when we needed it. It was difficult to study around work hours as you become tired at the end of the day but this can be dealt with. Support system, organisation and hierarchy/delegation were all well carried out
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Support is always on hand when required, everyone offers support when you work with them, everyone is very nice and welcoming
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
A lot
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It was really good to put theory into practice, I now feel that I understand the industry and my job role better
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
Due to the coronavirus situations these were limited, However there are socials monthly

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
There is a great environment, everyone is very nice, just an overall comfortable place to work
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
Put in any extra effort into applying, do the most possible, it is well worth being part of this firm
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