Flying Start Degree programme - Intern, Reading Review
at PwC
Degree Apprenticeship
Accounting
Reading
Review Submitted: December 2021
Overall Rating
4.5 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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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:
4/5
My role was to shadow senior associates and get involved with completing meaningful work in regards to the different audits I worked on
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Loved my first placement, 10/10
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I've learnt lots about the professional corporate world, and accountancy as a whole in the last few months
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
very well structured and organised, always someone to talk to if there are any issues
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
plenty support, from both career coach and management within audit teams
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
A decent amount considering we arent at uni, and are on placement
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
yes, definitely
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
it varies from office to office, but there were socials to get involved with at my office
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
support and work life was great, i loved it
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
It is competitive, but worth it!
