Professional services firm PwC is taking on 1,200
graduates into its offices across the
UK
There were around 22,000 applications for all
the graduate roles that start this September, which is double the
number from last year, with a total of 33,000 applications for all
internships and A-level programmes.
This years intake has seen the return of 223
interns which means that 18% of this autumns intake have completed
an internship scheme with the firm, with 95% of interns offered
full time training roles.
Richard Irwin of PwC and head of student
recruitment said;
"The high number conversions from internships into full time roles
represents great return on investment for our firm, and supports
our belief that as a business the earlier we work with students,
the more successful our recruitment, and their experience will
be."
"The recession and financial crisis marked a
shift in attitudes towards understanding more about employability
with students getting work experience earlier, rather than just
relying on the degree on their CVs to get their foot in the door
for a job.
"Those who start building their work
experience portfolio early on have a much better chance of securing
the role of their dreams, and not being left in the frustrating
position of post-graduation unemployment. The massive increase in
applications we've received this year shows that students are back
in the game. They are realising that despite many saying otherwise,
there are jobs out there with top notch training schemes and
excellent prospects."
The graduate jobs will be across PwC’s tax,
assurance, consulting, actuarial, legal, consulting and advisory
practices. The graduate trainees will be provided with full
training and involved in welcome activities which are designed to
show the graduates the firms culture and provide them with an
overview of it’s brand values. The graduates will also take part in
volunteer projects across the UK to experience PwC’s community
programme.
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