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PwC

Flying start placement Review

at PwC

Work Experience

Audit

London

Review Submitted: March 2024

Overall Rating

3.9 /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!

3.6/5 - 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
Working with a variety of clients to perform audit services.
To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?
3/5
I enjoyed the majority of the work experience, it was good to be able to put my degree into practice and see the environment I would eventually be working in full time.
How well organised was your work experience?
3/5
There were a few resourcing issues but once on a team you feel very involved as you would if you were a usual full time worker. The onboarding process and training was well organised.
How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
3/5
It showed me what the job would be like practically and allowed me to see what the future placements and graduation job would be like if we continued.
Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?
5/5
Yes

Skills Development

What training and skills development did you learn from your work experience?
4/5
-client and team communication skills
-accounting knowledge
-excel skills
-specific computer system skills
-written communication

Company Culture

How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
4/5
You get a real taste of company culture, it seemed like a very good environment to work in with more of a work life balance than i imagined.
Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
4/5
Yes you get to work with a range of people at all different grades in the office.

Recommendations and Advice

Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It has a good culture and I enjoyed the office I was in.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
-dont worry too much about the application process
-get to know other people joining or if you know of anyone already in the role
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