Tech Degree Apprentice Review
at PwC
Degree Apprenticeship
Information Technology
Belfast
Review Submitted: February 2023
Overall Rating
4 /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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
3.6/5
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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
While on placement, students are assigned to a project within their line of service. We take part in meetings, shadow colleagues and develop our skills e.g in Salesforce, Azure etc, depending on the project. You are treated as an associate and given great hands on experience of a project
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
PwC have given us an amazing opportunity to gain real world experience from day 1. They encourage everyone to constantly develop different skills and set new goals so that you are always learning.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Note taking within meetings, Salesforce, PowerBI
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
As it is still the first few years of the programme, there were small teething problems, but I feel that these are constantly reviewed and are being corrected.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Will fund the exam fees for training and development. PwC also offer an amazing private medical insurance plan.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
During university, PwC keep in touch weekly but you're main point of contact is the University
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
There are many aspects of the university course that are used in placements/real world but I feel that the role is more structured and you are given alot more support
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
Reading club, netball team, team socials, first friday drinks- there are so many clubs to join
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They treat their employees extremely well and I feel that I have gained a lot of new skills in the last four years
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
Make sure to show an interest in developing yourself
