At
PricewaterhouseCoopers, we have a thorough selection process. That’s
because we believe that getting the right people to join us is
extremely important, both for us and for you. In the process, we
hope to create an environment that is both dynamic yet full-filling.
The following are some insights to help you understand our selection
process.
All resumes and application forms will go through a
preliminary evaluation process. Strong candidates -- like
yourself -- will be shortlisted for assessment and interview
session. This initial selection criteria is based on academic
achievements, leadership qualities and involvement in
extra-curricular
activities.
Our selection criteria is based upon identified
credentials and qualities that we would like our people to
possess. Among others, we look for candidates with:
An
understanding of the business :
Effectiveness as a team player
Business awareness
Motivational skills and ambition
Sense of initiative and flexibility
A balanced ability to play hard and work hard to achieve
results
The selection process varies between each service
line but generally it involves the following
processes:
1. Application Form We endeavour to notify applicants and invite short-listed candidates for assessment and interview session within 3 weeks of receiving applications. As a guide, selection for the interview session will be based on established selection criteria as above.
2. Assessment Session The
assessment session takes around 2-3 hours. Session
agenda do vary and is sometimes customised to suit a candidate
based on positions applied for. As a general guide, a campus
candidate takes an/a:
Short English essay to determine writing skills and
thought process;
Verbal and numerical reasoning tests to determine general intelligence and analytical skills;
Psychometric tests to understand behavioural and work
styles/inclinations
3.
Preparing for Interview First impressions matter a
great deal. Here are some tips that may come in handy:
Gather as much information as you can regarding the
business of PricewaterhouseCoopers, both locally and
globally.
Get to know the services offered in each service line.
Then, decide which would be your preferred choice.
Leverage on your work/vacation work experience to help
understand your skills, strengths and expertise.
Be clear and realistic of your goals and ambition.
Prepare a list of achievements you’ve made and struggles
that you’ve gone through.
Just be yourself. Communicate in a clear and concise
manner.
Groom yourself appropriately and project a professional
image.
Most importantly, RELAX.
4. Interview Do show that you have thought carefully about your
career choice and you will be assessed on the following
skills, competencies and qualities:-
Problem-solving
Tolerance for pressure
Planning and organising ability
Initiative
Technical knowledge
People skills
Attention to details
Drive, determination and ambition
Self esteem/confidence
Tough-mindedness/Resilience
Positivity
Integrity
Business Sense and awareness of economic and political
situation
5. Decision Day We will
inform you if you are the right candidate for us and we in
return, can meet your needs. You will receive our offer letter
detailing your salary and terms and conditions of service.
This will be the start to your exciting career with
PricewaterhouseCoopers. Welcome to the team! As we recruit
fresh graduates in batches and at different times of the year,
the selection process can take anything between two to six
weeks. The speed at which we operate depends very much on the
needs of the service lines and how quickly we can contact you
for an interview.
