Teams at PwC

As we enter into the middle of the fall and planning for our winter engagement begins, there is no better time to discuss teamwork at PwC. Teamwork is the cornerstone of the AAG practise. Each engagement is usually staffed with two or more individuals as well as at least one manager and engagement leader. Therefore, working in teams is a required and important task. As I went through my first year, I found that working in teams was not only rewarding, but a lot of fun as well.

PwC gives back

Hopefully you have come to realize by reading previous blogs written by me and my colleague PwC is a very well-rounded firm. From the blogs on the office socials I’m sure you’ve learned that we like to have some fun. From the blogs about our UFE prep program, we’ve demonstrated we are a firm that emphasizes strong coaching relationships. In this blog, I want to share with you some of the ways PwC gives back to the community.

PwC Rewards Program

At PwC, we take the time to recognize the staff that contribute to our success. Currently, PwC has was it called the Marque Rewards Program. This program consists of three levels of recognition that helps ensure that staff are rewarded for hard work and good performance.

PwC Training

At PwC, new associates that begin their careers in audit and assurance start by completing two weeks of mandatory training at an out of town location. This is a great experience to begin a career and an opportunity to meet amazing new people, learn new things and have fun.

Coaching Culture at PwC

This was a very fun and very busy week in the Waterloo office. There were recruiting events at the two local universities, a dinner for recipients of a firm-wide achievement award, and the completion of the 2011 UFE for five writers, and of course, the subsequent social committee event to celebrate the end of the UFE...And yes somewhere amongst all that we completed client work! In fact as an aside, I had a great learning opportunity this week because my largest client acquired a company in France so I was involved in the audit of the acquisition.

Resume Tips

Many applicants are unsure as to what to include on their resumes. Some have trouble filling them in. As a university student, it is difficult to really show your ability on paper. Many students do not have applicable experience or significant applicable skills. Not to worry. I have outlined a few tips below, that will help enhance your resume and help you stand out from the rest of the pact.

Why info sessions are so important

As September begins, it is time to start thinking about the actual job application process. This is likely a very exciting and busy time for you as you begin to update resumes, prepare for interviews and attend recruiting events. So I think this would be an excellent time to discuss what recruiting events PwC will be attending this year, as well as the importance of these events and how to get the most out of them.

Recruiting Events

It's that time of year for the recruiting events. PwC will be hosting several recruiting events throughout the next month or so. I can't tell you how important it is to come out to an information session or event and meet our staff. My first recruiting event was awesome and I had a great time while meeting some great people.

Top Five Recruiting Tips

As we approach the recruiting season I thought it would be a good idea to share some recruiting tips and recommendations based on my experience.

5. Get to know the Company before the info session – Although this is not critical to recruiting success (hence it is sitting at number 5), it shows that you interested in the company and eager to obtain employment within the firm. This will also help you strike up a conversation with a recruiter at the info session and learn more about what the company has to offer (volunteer, travel, and business opportunities and social events). This doesn’t mean that I recommend that you talk about everything you have read about, rather come to the information session with a list of topics that interest you. It is important that your questions remain genuine and that you are able to adapt to the conversation taking place. So take the time to browse the organizations website prior to the info session. Here is the website to PwC’s Southwestern Ontario’s (SwO) recruiting website - http://www.pwc.com/ca/en/campus-recruiting/our-locations/south-western-ontario.jhtml

PwC Waterloo hits the links for a day of fun!

At PwC, we like to work hard but also play hard. To do this, all PwC offices have a social committee to organize events to spend time with co-workers outside of the typical office setting. In the Waterloo office, key events on the social committee calendar throughout the year include the UFE Results party, the End of Busy Season party, a pig roast, a comedy night and Golf Day.