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Higherin

Flying Start Degree Programme - FS3 - 7 More London Review

at PwC

Work Experience

Accounting

London

Review Submitted: April 2022

Overall Rating

4.3 /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!

4.2/5 - Overview of the Experience
4/5 - Skills Development
4/5 - Company Culture

Overview of the Experience

Please give an overview of what your work experience involved:
4/5
Auditing asset wealth management companies
To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?
4/5
I enjoyed my placement. Being able to go into the office and sit with the team as opposed to completing placement virtually definitely made it more enjoyable than previous placements
How well organised was your work experience?
5/5
Very organised. No issues to note.
How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
4/5
I will be joining PwC full time in september so I would say it has determined my career path.
Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?
4/5
Paid.

Skills Development

What training and skills development did you learn from your work experience?
4/5
Improved my auditing knowledge and technical skills in terms of using various applications and excel

Company Culture

How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
4/5
I learnt a lot. There were a lot of socials outside of work which definitely helped to boost morale and enabled me to get to know my peers and fellow employees better.
Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
4/5
Yes, we had a few socials with the business unit which enabled me to network and get to know my fellow employees better.

Recommendations and Advice

Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is an amazing opportunity to work for a great company. And providing you get a 2:1 or a first at university you are invited to join the firm full time after.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
Be prepared to work long hours during busy season (January - March).
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