Flying Start Degree Programme- FS1 Manchester Review
at PwC
Work Experience
Audit
Manchester
Review Submitted: November 2024
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!
4/5
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Overview of the Experience
4/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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Company Culture
Overview of the Experience
Please give an overview of what your work experience involved:
4/5
Involved in Audit of Bidcorp. This involved completing EGAs, contacting clients for information and attending daily team meetings.
To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?
4/5
I have enjoyed the new experience of working in a corporate environment within a team. I have enjoyed getting to know the people in the office who i have worked with. Everyone has been extremely friendly and helpful with any issues/ questions i have had.
How well organised was your work experience?
4/5
Very well organised, from the start with collecting our technology and expensing transport to the connected development and joining our audit team. It all works really well and really helps the transition of joining the team and understanding how everything works.
How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
3/5
Its hard to say with the work experience only being a relatively short amount of time in the office, everything still feels reasonably new even at the end of the placement. Therefore i think its hard to say how it made me fee about the future.
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
Became much more confident and able with the PWC systems such as Aura and Connect. Also ability with Excel has improved a lot. Also professional behaviour and ability to carry myself in a professional environment has improved a lot.
Company Culture
How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
4/5
I think i learnt a lot about the culture. From the start its obvious there is a good culture within the company and is clear that working here would be pleasant experience.
Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
4/5
Yes, with socials and the open design of the office.
Recommendations and Advice
Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The supportive and friendly culture within the company. How having commitments outside of work are respected and accepted. The interactions with people off more experience means great opportunity to learn and grow. Also in general the size and opportunities within the company are great.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
To have a genuine interest of the business and how things work, have a questioning mindset and a desire to learn. Definitely do some research become familiar and comfortable with the culture and ethos of the company.
