Tech degree apprentice Review
at PwC
Degree Apprenticeship
Information Technology
Birmingham
Review Submitted: February 2022
Overall Rating
4.7 /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
4.4/5
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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
at the moment I am just going to university and logging the work i do
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I thoroughly enjoy this program as it allows to me study properly as well as give me the work experience
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes I have, i've learnt how to improve coding and make it more efficient. Ive also learnt how to give feedback to others and tell them how they can improve
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
my programme is well structured and I know what i am clearly doing
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
My employer provides me with most support they can, this is done in various ways like talk sessions in which they explain what we will do and answer any questions. They also have a mental health helpline which is very useful
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
The university and more specifically my lecturers and tutors help me very much and answer every question I have often going into depth to make sure I understand
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The knowledge I gain in my qualification is transferred over to the role I will be doing.
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
I am apart of a few societies and usually attend the outing events. Outside of school I play basketball.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Its a very prestigious company and part of the 'big four'. The work environment is very healthy and you can count on your peers to lift you up when youre struggling.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
Try to stay on top of work as sometimes it can get overwhelming but if that happens don't worry as the support system is top tier.
