In order to add value to our business, you need to understand our business - as much of it as possible. PwC EXPER1ENCE is designed to help you build breadth as well as depth of knowledge and is underpinned by our firm-wide development framework. There are six separate elements to the framework and, whichever business area you apply to and whether you join us as a Generalist or Specialist you'll experience all of them over the course of five or so years. Together they'll help you acquire a portfolio of valuable, transferable skills.
Training
Gaining a good balance of business, personal and technical skills predominates in your first two to three years. For many, working towards a professional qualification is a big part of the technical training. It's a steep learning curve that calls for a great deal of self-discipline and motivation but we sponsor and support you in full.
Coaching
Frank, open, one-to-one conversations about your development objectives start early - the first is with your coach during your induction. But a range of key people will be on hand to guide, advise and help you plan ahead. They'll include a buddy who will help you settle in; and a partner or director mentor to boost your understanding both of the firm and your longer-term opportunities.
Feedback
Regular, constructive, focused feedback is part and parcel of life at PwC and you should expect to give it as well as receive it. We encourage you to come to your own conclusions on your performance first, then get the views of others. The aim is to help you learn from and build on your experiences. It works both ways too, so we'll regularly ask you for feedback on the people you're working with.
Variety of work
We build this into your day as well as your ongoing career. You'll work in different teams and offices; experience different clients and types of project; try out new roles and even sample other business areas.
Mobility
After two years, and regularly after that, we encourage you to develop even greater breadth and depth of knowledge. You'll review what you've done to date, think about your options for the future and consider taking on a new challenge. That might involve joining a new team, tackling different responsibilities within the same team or relocating. The number of options you'll have will depend on the area and route you joined initially. But whatever that is, you will learn continuously and enjoy a career that's stimulating, challenging and rewarding.
Self awareness
We all have strengths and weaknesses. The important thing is to know what they are, then you can build on your strengths and address your weaknesses. Through feedback, coaching and formal learning, we help you do both.
