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Successful applications, online testing and succeeding in an interview

www.pwc.com/uk/schools

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A bit about me...

Developing commercial awareness as an employability skillSlide 2

Time at PwC

Which area of the business

Presenters name

Interesting personal fact

Interesting client or project worked on

Outside of PwC I like to....

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What we do


Lines of service

Regions

Industries

Clients

“As professional advisers we help our clients solve complex business problems and aim to enhance their ability to add value, manage risk and improve performance.”

Our business areas

• Consulting• Tax• Actuarial• Technology• Deals• Assurance• Legal

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PwC facts


Number 1 in The Times Top 100 Graduate Employers survey for a record-breaking 13 years

240,000 students around the world have ranked PwC the number 1 professional services network of firms globally

‘PwC regains its title as the world's biggest firm’Global revenues climbed by 10% to £23.4bn

We’ve been named as oneof The Times Top50 Employers for

Women for the last six years in a row.

We won the 'Most inclusive employer of the year' award at the European Diversity Awards, celebrating organisations with a track record in promoting equality and diversity

Audit 38% of the

FTSE 100

We were voted Graduate Employer of Choice for the second year in Consulting in the Times Top 100 Graduate Employers awards

1,900 graduates and school and college leavers joined us in 2015. And over 900 joined on a work experience programme.

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At a glance – PwC UK


Our clients

We work with over

26,300 clients, helping them create the value they’re looking for

We’re wherever our clients are

We have 64 offices across the UK, the Channel Islands an d the Middle East

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Global network


157 countries, with over 223,000 people

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What are your options when you leave school?

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http://www.pwc.co.uk/careers/schools/ourevents/videos.jhtml

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Making successful applications


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It’s easy to apply online www.pwc.com/schools


Application form online Online testing

Assessment centre (tests, in-tray and

group exercise)

Final interview Offer Onboarding

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Before you apply

In your groups spend two minutes thinking about what you should do before making an application:


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Steps to take before making an application:


Self assessment1

• Profession

• Job availability

• Company

Research2

Time3

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What is networking?


‘The art of forming contacts through informal social meetings’

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Where can you find networks?


6 degrees of separation theory

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Social networking


Linked Facebook

twitter

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Websites


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Making an application

In your groups come up with five things you think would be included in an online application?


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The application form


Initial application:

Personal details1

Educational history2

Application form question3

Additional information 4

Employment5

Referees6

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Written communication


1 Spell check

2 Proof read everything

3 Be concise – you can elaborate during your interview

4 Try to make things relevant

5 Don’t copy statements from brochures or websites

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The next step – On-line testing


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What do they look like – Numerical


Numerical reasoning

Verbal reasoning

Logical reasoning

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What do they look like – Verbal


Numerical reasoning

Verbal reasoning

Logical reasoning

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What do they look like – Logical


Numerical reasoning

Verbal reasoning

Logical reasoning

What comes next in the sequence?

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How can you prepare yourself?


Preparation1

Self assessment2

Research3

Read the questions4

Take your time5

Practice psychometric tests: 6www.shldirect.com and www.opp.co.uk

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What is an interview?


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Where does it fit into our process?


Application form online Online testing

Assessment centre (tests, in-tray and

group exercise)

Final interview Offer Onboarding

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What is a competency?


Competencies refers to the skills that employers look for in the recruitment process

A real example...

...of a past experience or event...

...in which YOU had a key involvement

We are looking for you to give us:

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PwC’s competencies


Whole leadership I lead myself and others to make a difference and deliver results in a responsible, authentic, resilient, inclusive and passionate manner.

Business acumen I bring business knowledge, innovation, and insight to create distinctive value for clients and PwC.

Technical capabilities I apply a range of technical capabilities to deliver quality and value for clients and PwC.

Global acumen I operate and collaborate effectively with a mindset that transcends geographic and cultural boundaries.

Relationships I build relationships of high value which are genuine and rooted in trust.

Whole leaders

hip

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Exercise – Competency skills


Relationships

Business Acumen

Technical Capabilities

Global Acumen

Whole Leadership

Your task In small groups match your skills and experiences to our competencies

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How to get your experience across?


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Competency questions


S

T

A

R

Set the scene

Task

Action

Results

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Competency interview questions


Explain the background story for your example. Keep it brief!

Explain VERY briefly what the issue actually was.

Describe in DETAIL how YOU resolved this issue.

Remember to tell the interviewer what happened in the end, and REFLECT on what you learnt and what you might do differently next time.

Situation Task Action Result

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Exercise – interview practice


Within groups spend 5 minutes to come up with a response to one of the following questions:

Describe a time when you have been responsible for completing a project/piece of work.

Tell me about a time when you have had to raise a concern/address a problem with a peer/colleague/team member.

Make notes on your response as you may be chosen to demonstrate!

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Top hints and tips for success


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Techniques


Body language

Firm handshake1

Respect personal their space3

Smile- remember to look like you’re enjoying the interview!2

Maintain eye contact – but don’t eyeball4

Relax5

Body language6

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Interviews tips


During :

Don’t overanalyse1

Don’t be afraid of silence3

Speak slowly and clearly2

Take your time4

Ask the interviewer to repeat5

Be concise6

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EID OpportunitiesFast track routes into PwC


Talent academies

Work placements

Diversity in business

Tech academy

Oil and Gas academy

Summer internships

Penultimate year• 11 month paid work placement in your

chosen business area• In Assurance you’ll complete the first year

of your professional accounting qualification

• Accelerate your career by taking on graduate level responsibility, preparing you for future employment

Penultimate year• 6-8 week paid placement in your chosen

business area• Work on real client projects• Develop your understanding of what we

really do at PwC• Take part in our crowd sourcing challenge

and develop innovative business solutions for real client situations

All years• 3 day residential programme based in Aberdeen• Aimed at students interested in a career in the oil & gas sector• Engage with industry experts on the key business issues facing

this market

Work Experience with PwC

Year 1• 2 day residential programme• Tailor your experience with elective workshops• Network with PwC Staff and Partners and learn more about your

chosen line of service

Year 1 and penultimate year• 1-2 week paid placement• Shadow a female leader or work in our

Africa Business Group• Gain insight into how we shape our

business and support our clients• See first hand how diversity drives

success in business

All years• 1 week paid placement• Understand the pivotal role Technology

plays in business and how future developments will shape our society

• Shadow experienced professionals in a variety of areas from Data and Analytics to Cyber Security and Forensics Investigations

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How to apply…


Research Online form Online tests

Assessment day Final stage interview

Offer

Pre-employment screening

Before you join pwc.com/uk/careers

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PwC’s online e-learnswww.pwc.com/uk/careers/employability


Psychometric e-learnTry our e-learn, designed to give you an insight into psychometric assessments and support your preparation

Interview e-learnWatch our videos on this interactive e-learn to help you prepare and understand what’s involved in an interview

Click here to launch the e-learn Click here to launch the e-learn

Psychometrics

Why are they used?

How shall I prepare?

Interviews

What to research?

What to wear?

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Find out more

www.pwc.com/uk/schools


@PwC_UK_Careers

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/CareersPwC

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