Flying start degree programme - Trainee at Edinburgh Review
at PwC
Work Experience
Audit
Edinburgh
Review Submitted: April 2025
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!
4.4/5
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Overview of the Experience
4/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Company Culture
Overview of the Experience
Please give an overview of what your work experience involved:
5/5
my work experience involved working alongside numerous teams within the audit department, developing my audit skills and applying what I had learnt in university.
To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?
5/5
I loved it, working within teams and building professional relationships with others and building connections while growing my network. Working in a professional environment has helped me to develop my professional skills.
How well organised was your work experience?
5/5
My programme manager made sure that the work experience was very well organised from start to end, there was a clear and concise timeline that included training before being put into working.
How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
2/5
It has shown me what a future in audit could look like and that it would be appealing but i still feel like i have more to learn and experience before i decide what i would like to do.
Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?
5/5
Yes i was paid for work and reimbursed for expenses
Skills Development
What training and skills development did you learn from your work experience?
4/5
learnt how to use the relevant software and technology that is used while completing and carrying out audits. Learnt numerous auditing skills that are required.
Company Culture
How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
5/5
I learnt a great deal about company culture and what it would be like to work in the office in the future .
Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
5/5
Yes i have met lots of employees through teams i worked on and also other employees, it was a great opportunity for networking and connecting.
Recommendations and Advice
Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Brilliant and accommodating company with lots of opportunities
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
Be confident in your ability and be yourself.
