at PwC in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Specialty/Competency: IFS – Human Capital (HC)
Industry/Sector: Not Applicable
Time Type: Full time
Travel Requirements: Up to 20%
At certain point of your studies you are making decisions about your future career considering all kinds of information, listening to friends and close people, but there is nothing like your own experience. An internship at PwC not only offers an opportunity to build your skills and confidence, but also to work on projects that give you insight into who we are and what we do whether for our clients, the economy, or the wider community. Working alongside specialists in your chosen business area, you’ll be a valued member of the team, with graduate level responsibility. You’ll be assigned to projects to develop your understanding of what we really do and you’ll build networks with your colleagues and peer groups. Whichever business area you choose, we’re sure you’ll find this a worthwhile investment of your time. Be it the people; the networks; or the social events, you’ll be surprised at the skills you’ll develop and how much you’ll learn. Opportunity is at the heart of a career at PwC and our Internship offers just that.
To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.
As an Intern / Trainee, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:
+ Be curious and try new things.
+ Learn about how PwC works as a business and adds value to clients.
+ Think broadly and ask questions about data, facts and other information.
+ Support research, analysis and problem solving using a variety of tools and techniques.
+ Produce high quality work which adheres to the relevant professional standards.
+ Keep up-to-date with technical developments for area of specialism.
+ Handle, manipulate and analyse data and information responsibly.
+ Communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner – verbally and in materials produced.
+ Embrace different points of view and welcome opposing and conflicting ideas.
+ Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.
PwC’s Start interns support internal firm functions, meaning our “clients” are internal PwC professionals. Start Interns are expected to:
+ Support select projects; demonstrate creative thinking and individual initiative while working as a team member; build solid relationships with team members;
+ Proactively seek guidance, clarification and feedback; and,
+ Demonstrate flexibility with task completion and prioritization, communicating potential conflicts to a supervisor.
Job Requirements and Preferences :
Basic Qualifications :
Minimum Degree Required :
Bachelor Degree
Required Fields of Study :
Accounting, Management Information Systems, Economics, Business Administration/Management, Business Analytics, Finance & Technology, Computer and Information Science & Accounting
Additional Educational Requirements :
Required cumulative GPA: 3.0
Minimum Years of Experience :
0 year(s)
Preferred Qualifications :
Additional Educational Preferences :
To be eligible for the Start Internship, you must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree and be in your sophomore year of a 4-year degree program or junior year of a five-year degree program. You may also be pursuing an Associates Degree and be matriculating to a four-year institution.
Certification(s) Preferred :
Before starting with PwC full-time, meet all educational requirements to be eligible for the primary credential license appropriate for relevant practice area, such as meeting all educational requirements to satisfy the 150 credit hour requirement necessary for the CPA license in the state in which your office will be located, or provide documentation satisfactory to the Firm that your CPA license can be obtained in the state in which your office will be located through reciprocity based on either a CPA license held, or CPA exam passed, in another state, or the educational requirements to license for the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) license.
Preferred Knowledge/Skills :
Demonstrates a desire to pursue a career in professional services, as well as some abilities and/or a proven record of success with identifying and addressing client needs:
+ Leveraging creative problem-solving skills and prioritizing and handling multiple tasks;
+ Interacting and communicating with various levels of business professionals, with an attention toward business-related communications and grammar in both written and oral formats; and,
+ Exhibiting abilities to self-motivate and take responsibility for personal growth and development.
Other: As part of the firm’s commitment to equal employment opportunity, we encourage students who identify as Black or African American, Latino/Hispanic, American Indian or Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, or two or more races, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and/or first generation college students to apply.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. PwC is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
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