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EmployabilitySkills session

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PwC

What we do?

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“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.”

Legal Consulting

TaxAssurance

Deals Actuarial

Technology

Our business

areas

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What are your options when you leave school?

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A bit about me...

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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 is employability?


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What are employability skills?


You may have gained these skills:

• As a school prefect/mentor• Working in a part-time job• Being part of a sports team/music group• Doing charity/volunteer work• Being involved in clubs/societies/Duke of

Edinburgh

The skills you have developed that you can transfer to the workplace

Employability skills are also referred to as transferable skills or competencies

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Why are they important in the work place


Relationships, Business AcumenDealing with clients from day one

Relationships, Global AcumenOur culture is all about our people

Our business is based around our clients – Exceptional client service

Technical Skills, Whole Leadership

You get the most out of your working career Technical Skills, Whole Leadership

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What are employers looking for?


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PwC Professional


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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PwC’s competencies


Consider what you’ve learnt from the opportunities you’ve had and how you’ve used these to develop yourself and others.

• When have you acted professionally and with integrity?

• Do you lead others to be the best they can be, whether you’re part of a team or leading one?

Whole leadership

It’s about leading

yourself and others

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We need to have an understanding of what is going on in the business world so that we can advise our clients and provide the best possible service.

• How do you keep up to date with current affairs?

• What business stories are you interested in?

• How could PwC help?

• Have you done your research?

Business acumen

It’s about developing

your commercial awareness

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We’re looking for people who are keen to build on their own technical skills, but who also share their knowledge with others. At PwC you’ll be building your skillset through on the job learning and training courses.

• Do you always produce high quality work?

• How do you build and develop knowledge?

• Do you share your knowledge with others?

Technical capabilities

It’s about building on

your skill set and sharing knowledge

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We’re a diverse firm and we like to embrace different perspectives and opportunities for change.

• What examples do you have where you worked as part of a team?

• What role(s) did you assume while operating in these teams?

• Have you worked with anyone with a different perspective?

Global acumen

Think about the different roles within

a team situation

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You’ll need to be a confident communicator, as relationships and networks are important at PwC. We provide a service to our clients so we need to deliver a great client experience.

• Do you communicate effectively and with confidence?

• Do you build and maintain strong relationships with others?

Relationships

It’s about offering a

helping hand and

being a strong

communicator

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Developing employability skills


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Developing employability skills

Where do you think you could have already developed employability skills?


Sports/Music

Studying

School societies/clubs

Part time job

Prefects/Mentors

Voluntary work

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Example 1


Pete works at a pizza restaurant and plays in a football team

He used networking to find a player for Thursday when the team were a player short

At the restaurant a waiter dropped a pizza on a customer – Pete waived the bill and had a word with the waiter

What competencies are demonstrated here?

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Example 2


Karim is on his gap year volunteering abroad

He spends 4 days a week waking up early to work building a hospital

He spends the other days teaching in a school – where he’s learned to create lessons so popular the adults want to listen in!

What competencies are demonstrated here?

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How can you display these competencies during the recruitment process?


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PwC recruitment process


Application form online Online testing

Assessment centre (tests, in-tray and

group exercise)

Final interview Offer Onboarding

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Interviews


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Task

Action

Results

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Exercise – Have a go at showing your employability skills


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Have a go!

In groups you will be allocated a PwC competency

We would like you to match your skills/experience to how you have developed and hence can demonstrate the competency

eg. Coaching

You sought feedback from a teacher in relation to your homework… how you acted upon this feedback…


Discuss in your group – Select your best example

Write your example down using the STAR format

Think about what questions you could be asked relating to this competency

One person from the group to feedback

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PwC Professional


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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Common interview pitfalls


1 Attending the interview but not preparing for it

2 Providing superficial information or waffling

3 Failure to listen to the questions and answering a question that was not asked

4 No structure to answers

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Additional Support


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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 interactivee-learn to help you prepare and understand what’s involved in an interview

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Psychometrics

Why are they used?

How shall I prepare?

Interviews

What to research?

What to wear?

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Career Opportunities


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Work experience opportunities

Work experience

with PwC

Talent academies

Women in business

Tech academy

Career open day

Summer internships

Work placements

First to penultimate year studentsDuring this 2-day interactive work placement, you’ll get to meet our

people and hear what it’s like to work with us. You’ll find out about the business areas you could join, gain an understanding of our business

purpose, and meet other students who are thinking about applying.

Year 1 and penultimate yearYou’ll find out what it takes to make it to the very

top of PwC from the perspective of one of our female leaders. You’ll also get an insight into

what we do day-to-day, by partnering with an associate on our current training scheme,

attend client meetings and experience working life with us.

Penultimate yearWorking alongside specialists in your chosen business area, you’ll be a valued member of the team. You’ll work on client projects for6-8weeks to give you the best insight intowhat We really do. You’ll discover how thework we do really matters – to our clients, the economy and the wider community.

Sandwich or placement studentsAn opportunity to develop a broad range ofbusiness skills, enhance your commercial thinking and experience our culture. On this 11-month work placement, you’ll be a key member of the team, working on real client engagements. With a dedicated People Manager and Buddy, you’ll be supported toreach your full potential.

All yearsSpend a highly interactive day with us and learn about the work we do. It will help you decide which of our graduate career opportunities is right for you.

All yearsThis 5-day, paid interactive work placement is aimed at people with a passion for technology. You’ll experience first-hand how we’re helping our clients to create a business strategy fit for

the digital age, one that is able to withstand and respond to cyber threats, and capable of

harnessing the business benefits of innovative and effective data management.

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How to apply…

pwc.com/uk/careers

Research1Get online2Assessment Day3Final stage interview4Offer5Pre-employment screening6Before you join7

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Take the opportunity of a lifetime

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

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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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