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Price Waterhouse Coopers
| Do you know aproximately how many graduates your organisation has recruited between 2004-2005? | 99 |
| How do you advertise vacancies that graduates could apply for? | Science and Maths, Engineering/Building Maintenance, Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities, Any |
| From which degree discipline do you normally recruit graduates? | Any |
| Do you have any minimum academic requirements? (e.g. Yes/No) | Yes |
| What sort of work experience do you feel is appropriate for the kind of graduate roles that you recruit for? | Try to draw on anything they've done at university. Don't expect any work experience just the ability to demonstrate the right skills. |
| What for you makes an applicant stand out from the crowd? | Someone very motivated, someone seeking new ways to do things, knowledge of the work they want to do. |
| What common mistakes do you see applicants make at interview? | Thinking they know what work they will be doing, not doing enough research in to the jobs, lack of understanding of commercial awareness. |
| What kind of training do you provide for new starters within your organisation? | Training is provided on the various computer systems that they use. There is also the training that they offer for the ACA (Accounting qualification). As well as this they offer internal development programmes which can be either classroom sessions or online courses. There are certain compulsory courses that employees undertake such as Data Protection. |
| What is the average starting salary of a graduate within your organisation? | 18000 |
| Do you offer any other kind of work for undergraduate students? | Vacation work,Other |
| Other kind of work for undergraduate students | Internship scheme, GAP year scheme for students taking a year out between A-levels and university |
| Do you know approximately how many graduates your organisation has recruited over the past 5 years?
Please provide details | This year have recruited just over 1000 across the whole of the UK; in the past 5 years have recruited approximately 1000 per year across 31 offices throughout the UK. |
| Do you have any minimum academic requirements? (e.g. A Level points scores, degree classification) | GCSE Maths and English at Grades A or B. For some specialist roles you need AAB at A-level. For other roles BBC at a-level not including general studies (280 UCAS Points) plus 2i degree in any discipline |
| What is involved in your recruitment process? | Local newspaper, On own website, Through an agency, Graduate Link, Jobcentre Plus, Specialist publications |
| How does your organisation ensure a good work-life balance? | Supervisors ensure that employees monitor work load by leaving phone messages reminding staff to use their time effectively. They offer 6 days Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) plus 4 extra days holiday which staff can have as time off or in cash. They also have annualised hours, flexible working and part time work. |
| How are people inducted into your organisation? How long is the process? | There is a national induction day for all graduates across the country to meet one another. They are introduced to the company's policies and procedures and do team building exercises. The rest of the first week is spent in the branch where they will be working for further induction into the company. |
| How does the organisation embrace employees to make them feel part of the team? | From the first day at work they are assigned a buddy at their induction. This will be someone from their immediate team. They conduct socials throughout the year and hold annual office sports days. They also have regular social events throughout the year to encourage a team environment. |
| What kind of training do you provide for new starters within the organisation? | Training is provided on the various computer systems that they use. There is also the training that they offer for the ACA (Accounting qualification). As well as this they offer internal development programmes which can be either classroom sessions or online courses. There are certain compulsory courses that employees undertake such as Data Protection. |
| What benefits/rewards are offered by the organisation? | Core benefits:
Cover for personal private medical expenses
Personal accident insurance
Life assurance (Death in service)
Income protection insurance (after one year's service)
20 days paid holiday.
Interest free loan of £7000
Possible bonuses for passing exams first time round
Matched Pension funding
Additional benefits that you can request through the Choices programme which allows you to choose benefits to suit your priorities and lifestyle. You can review your Choices benefits annually.
Company car
Additional holiday
Pension
Tax effective childcare vouchers
Critical illness insurance
Dental insurance
Travel insurance
Computers for personal use at home |
| What is the recruitment process for a graduate applying for work with your organisation and what core competencies do you look for? | They have an online application form which all applicants need to submit. Applicants must have A's and B's in GCSE Maths and English and 2 B's and a C at A Level, not including General Studies (280 UCAS points). For some specialist roles 2 A's and a B will be required at A Level. They also look for a 2:1 degree classification. If you did not complete A Levels prior to attending university, you will need to detail what you did to get into university. Successful applicants will be asked to complete an online numeracy test - this test is simply to determine that you the numeracy skills required for the role. Once you have completed this stage, if successful, you will be invited to a face to face interview with the manager of the department that you have applied to. The next stage is the Assessment Day which consists of an interview with the senior partner or director in the department you have applied to, a group or individual exercise (this depends on the number of people attending the day) and a psychometric test which is both numerical and diagrammatic and is conducted under exam conditions.
The assessment day is the final stage of the interview process and successful applicants are informed within 48 hours of the day.
Competencies they assess are:
Commercial awareness
Communicating with Impact
Commitment to career
Flexibility/organisational skills
Motivation and Initiative
Teamwork and collaboration
Integrity
Intellect |
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