Intern/Trainee Review

Item: Intern/Trainee at PwC
Rating: 4.6
Author: Anonymous

at PwC

Degree Apprenticeship

Accounting

Birmingham

Review Submitted: March 2023

Overall Rating

4.6 /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 - Overview of Role

4/5 - Skills Development

4.2/5 - 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

As an intern/trainee I was given various tasks ranging from administrative work to working on different elements in the audit process. This role allowed me to work with various teams and allowed me to apply what i've learnt at university to the working world while expanding my knowledge and network through different tasks.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

4/5

I really enjoyed my placement as I felt welcomed on all of my teams and felt okay asking them a wide range of questions in order to enhance the quality of work that I provided. My teams also consisted of individuals who weren't only helpful in work related matters but they also cared about your well-being throughout the engagements. I had a fun programme that provided me with a wealth of knowledge

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

4/5

I've learnt skills ranging from using excel formulas to increase efficiency and accuracy of data manipulation to improving how I communicate with others. Also I have learnt how to navigate the company's system to understand how the work fits together and how the end result is created.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

4/5

Coming into the programme during a very busy time, it was was well organized and allowed us to smoothly transition into the workplace but it also allowed us to quickly get up to speed. Also the systems and applications in place made it easy for us to find the information we may need to have a smooth workflow. Furthermore the support systems in place were instrumental in helping us get along during placement

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5

There was a lot of support from the employer. It was quite easy to get in contact with the necessary persons for a range of matters and this made it easier to get along with the assessment.

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

4/5

My training provider is very instrumental throughout working towards my qualifications and they do a great job ensuring that we taught very clearly and in a range of methods that caters to various learning styles.

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

4/5

My qualification has allowed me to perform better in my role as it give me the foundation and basis for my reasoning while working through tasks. I am able to make connections to the information taught and think of ways to incorporate it into my different assignments for improved quality of work.

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

There were many social activities, discussions, sporting teams and other groups that you could get involved with throughout your time on the job.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend PwC to a friend?

Yes

Why?

Working at PwC not only allows you to gain experience working in a range of areas and on a range of clients but their work environment makes and teams help you to make you feel like you have been apart of the company for a very long time. PwC also helps you to boost your confidence as they allow you to be willing to challenge others while also helping you navigate situations when you too are challenged. Furthermore, they taking caring for others importantly and this is very beneficial to you coming into a new environment. All in all, PwC is a great professional space where you get to advance in your career and studies and it is also a good community.