USLT Shadow Experience

Dan Todd, an Advisory intern from the Lake Erie market, had the opportunity to spend a day with US Advisory Leader Dana Mcilwain. During his experience, Dan spent time in meetings, on conference calls, and even got to sit down and ask questions one-on-one of Dana. A very important component of PwC's Internship Experience is providing interns the opportunity to shadow PwC professionals in their daily tasks to better understand what work on a client team can be like. Dan describes his day with Dana as the highlight of his summer internship - a truly humbling experience that helped him better understand the day-to-day responsibilities of a firm leader.

As part of PwC's Internship Experience, a select group of interns had the opportunity to shadow a member of the US Leadership Team. Erica Esguerra, an Assurance intern from the Southern California market, was one of those interns. Erica was given the opportunity to spend a day with US Assurance Leader Tim Ryan. Erica joined as Tim hosted Webcasts, attended engagement team meetings, and the two even spent quality discussion time while stuck in traffic in a New York City cab on their way to a meeting with one of the city's largest banks. For Erica it was an eye opening experience and one from which she learned a great deal. Erica remarks that this experience will be extremely important to her as she looks to build a career for herself after college.

Chelsea, an intern from PwC's Northeast market, with Mark Mendola, PwC US Tax Leader, in the live webcast studio in the New York office. Chelsea spent the day with Mark as part of the Leadership team shadow experience during her internship. She remarked, "It was such a unique learning experience, unlike anything I've ever done before. Mark gave me great advice that I can use in all aspects of my life.

Ashley, an intern from the Pacific Northwest Market (pictured center), spends the day with Rob Gittings, PwC US Marketing and Sales Leader (pictured right). Ashley shared of the experience, "I chose to begin my career at PwC not only because the employees were extremely smart, professional and career driven, but because they were personable and seemed enjoyable to work with. It was really incredible to see that the PwC culture seems to come from the top - everyone I met on the leadership team, emanated the same culture as those I met in the Seattle office."

Tulsa Assurance intern Eric spent the day shadowing Greg Garrison, Vice Chair, Clients and Markets. Reflecting on the "experience of a lifetime" building a relationship with a senior partner very early in his career, Eric said "I was here to absorb all that Greg had to share, and to learn all I could."

Philadelphia Assurance intern, Marcelina (middle), and Dallas Tax intern Nancy (right), travelled to New York City to spend the day with Bob Moritz, US Chairman and Senior Partner. Nancy said of the experience, "I was astounded at how approachable, understanding, and caring the leaders of PwC are - they see the firm almost as if it is a second family."