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Higherin

Flying Start Review

at PwC

Work Experience

Accounting

London

Review Submitted: March 2023

Overall Rating

4.4 /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!

3.8/5 - 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
Overall, it was a great experience. From Day 1, I was involved in the work and received good quality coaching throughout. All the teams I worked in were very forthcoming and were happy to answer all the questions I had. I really enjoyed working in different areas of testing.
To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?
4/5
I really enjoyed my work experience and made some great connections with people across the floor.
How well organised was your work experience?
4/5
It was very well organised and I always had someone to reach out to if I had any questions about admin or placement.
How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
4/5
Working here has enabled me to see where I could end up in the Audit division and my potential in the industry.
Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?
3/5
Yes i was paid an annual salary which was pro-rated for the duration of the placement.

Skills Development

What training and skills development did you learn from your work experience?
4/5
I developed well in excel and using the aura database. My client communication skills improved over time and I got more confident in sending official emails.

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 about the company culture. Working at PwC means to be collaborative, innovative and to be simply yourself.
Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
4/5
There were a lot of socials to interact with others in the division. There was also a First Five Year's day in which we got to meet people across the division in their first fiver years. It was good to see and connect with them.

Recommendations and Advice

Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The PwC workplace is a dynamic place and very well suited for youngsters.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
Just be yourself and always put your best version forward.
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