Flying Start Degree programme - Placement 1, Year 2 UNI, Reading Office Review
at PwC
Work Experience
Accounting
Reading
Review Submitted: December 2021
Overall Rating
4.2 /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!
3.8/5
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Overview of the Experience
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Company Culture
Overview of the Experience
Please give an overview of what your work experience involved:
5/5
Overall, work experience was really good. Helped audit engagements with different stages of the audits, learnt about the PwC Software. Interacted with people at the office, networking was also a big part of the job. Everyone was very welcoming and easy to talk to. Comfortable to make mistakes and learn.
To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?
5/5
I enjoyed my work experience alot because it was something practical and different to what we usually do which is study and exams. I am an active learner and prefer to learn by doing so working has been really fun for me and much preferred over studying too much for exams.
How well organised was your work experience?
4/5
It was very well organised, with accomodation also provided for me when needed. Everything was told to us very clearly and clear instructions were given about most tasks. I understood everything I had to do before and after my first placement and thought it was organised very well for work.
How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
1/5
It has helped alot and reinforced the idea of me wanting to go into accounting. This course allows me to get my accounting degree on top of this experience and so it has definitely shaped the path that I am currently on for my career. I had alot of coaching and mentoring, which i greatly appreciated and it helped me to actually enjoy the work I was doing.
Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?
4/5
This is a job. Course includes studying for the degree and 3 half year placements being employed by PwC so I did get paid. Social costs were also expensed whenever a team gathering happened. Meal costs were not reimbursed nor were travel costs.
Skills Development
What training and skills development did you learn from your work experience?
5/5
I have learnt alot, from technical skills of excel and the PwC internal system. Also, I have learnt social skills in terms of professional behaviour when there is direct contact with clients, or how to act with client calls, how to phrase certain things. It has all been very helpful.
Company Culture
How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
5/5
Learnt alot about company culture and PwC made it an important part of everyday to remind everyone of their values and culture. There were alot of gatherings and meetings held together outside of work to get that social aspect in and the office atmosphere was much less intimidating than expected and actually allowed me to feel comfortable where I was.
Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
5/5
So many opportunities as it was an actual workplace with so many people around so it was very easy to speak to people and get to know everyone. especially with the gatherings held, we all had a chance to network.
Recommendations and Advice
Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a very well organised. It caters to needs and is very considerate and helpful when it comes to mental health and keeping the morale of the employees. I think it look afters everyone and makes everyone feel very welcome.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
Be confident. A lot of values that PwC incorporate in their everyday business life is to be researched, which is very helpful when applying to the company. Know what company you are going in to and whether it would be suitable for you. There are so many opportunities so don't turn them down. Keep saying yes to every opportunity because you never know where it can take you.
