Vacation Program
Vacation
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How do I apply for the Vacation Program?
We know that it's not just about PwC choosing you, but also you choosing us. That's why we provide a number of opportunities to meet us and get all the information you need to make an informed career decision. Our selection process may vary from office to office.Online
application
form Step 2
Online
ability tests Step 3
Phone
interview Step 4
Assessment
centre /
face-to-face
interviews Step 5
Offer
About the program
Why wait until you graduate?
Our summer and winter* Vacation Program is designed for students looking to kick-start their career early. The program is available to students from any degree background in their second-last year of university. It enables you to put what you’ve learned into practice and gain valuable work experience, so you can see first-hand what it's like to work for a professional services firm before you graduate.During the program (which ranges from three to eight weeks) you'll do challenging and relevant work on client engagements, attend networking events, participate in a community service project with one of PwC's Foundation Partners, and enhance your skill set through coaching and mentoring.
To equip you with all the knowledge and tools to successfully complete your work during the program, you’ll undertake induction on your first day with the firm. You’ll also attend sessions such as team building activities and lunch-and-learn sessions. Read more about our development at PwC to find out more.
When you’ve completed the Vacation Program and your degree, you may be offered a full-time graduate position with the firm.
*Our winter Vacation Program is only available within the following offices/teams:
- Brisbane: Assurance and Tax & Legal
- Sydney: Enterprise Performance Solutions and Australia Information Technology
Eligibility
You are eligible to apply for the Vacation Program if you are:
- An Australian or New Zealand Citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident
- An international student currently studying in Australia, meeting eligibility requirements.
- In your second last year of university *Our Sydney Assurance Team accepts applications from students in their first year, with two or more year remaining or second last year of university.
Application dates
| Application dates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Office | Open Semester 2 | Close Semester 1 |
| Adelaide | 8th July 2013 | 1st June 2013 |
| Brisbane | 8th July 2013 | 1st June 2013 |
| Canberra | 8th July 2013 | 1st June 2013 |
| Melbourne | 8th July 2013 | 1st June 2013 |
| Newcastle | 8th July 2013 | 1st June 2013 |
| Perth | 8th July 2013 | 1st June 2013 |
| Sydney | 8th July 2013 | 1st June 2013 |
| Townsville | 8th July 2013 | 1st June 2013 |
How to apply: Step 1
Online application form
The online application form gives you the opportunity to tell us a little bit about yourself. When you're completing the application form, remember to include all of your experience to date, including academic, work experience, extra-curricular activities and personal interests. We want you to tell us about the 'whole' you, not just your academic achievements.
Read the questions carefully to make sure you answer to the best of your ability, and remember to demonstrate and exemplify the skills and competencies that will help you succeed at PwC. View our tips for applying to help you succeed in this step of the process.
How to apply: Step 2
Online ability tests
Step two of the application process requires you to complete an online numeric and verbal reasoning test, which helps us to determine your numerical and verbal reasoning ability.
The tests typically take 30-45 minutes to complete and your results are verified when you visit us to attend the assessment centre. To help you, there are online practise tests that we encourage you to complete prior to undergoing the real test, available at www.shldirect.com.
Personality questionnaire
Later in the recruitment process you may also be asked to complete a personality questionnaire. This assesses how you like to work and while there are no right or wrong answers in behavioural style, some behaviours may be more or less appropriate to certain situations. We use the results of this questionnaire to assess which roles and areas of the business you would be most suited to based on your working preferences and behaviours.
All online questionnaires must be completed before you visit us for the next stage of the application process, which typically provides you with a 24-48 hour window to complete the questionnaires. For more information about the assessments used, including practice questionnaires and example questions, refer to www.shldirect.com.
How to apply: Step 3
Phone interview
If you're successful in steps one and two, we'll contact you to conduct a short telephone interview. This gives you an opportunity to learn more about the program you have applied for as well as giving us the opportunity to learn more about you and your motivations.
This discussion is typically a 'behavioural based' interview and is just as important as a face-to-face interview. Prior to the telephone interview we encourage you to read through your application form again, so the information is fresh in your mind.
How to apply: Step 4
Assessment centre / face-to-face interviews
At the assessment centre, you'll be asked to participate in several different exercises which could include a written exercise, group activity, face-to-face interviews, office tour and validating your online ability test.
Depending on the office you've applied to, this could be held over one or two days. During this phase of the application process we are very interested in finding out more about you - so take confidence in the fact that you've made it through to this stage.
Case study interview
Certain business units will require you to complete a case study interview. This will involve a face-to-face interview where the interviewer will present you with a problem. You will then be expected to discuss this problem and will be assessed on your approach to the case.
Prepare yourself
- Be sure to arrive on time.
- Research PwC, your specific role and the competencies required.
- Be prepared to actively participate on the day. Group and written tasks are typically used to assess a number of core competencies.
- We understand that the assessment centre day is also an opportunity for you to assess us - so take the opportunity to ask questions that are important to you.
We hope the day is a fun and valuable experience for you.
How to apply: Step 5
Offer
If you've been successful in steps one to four, you will be contacted shortly after the assessment centre by your interviewer or recruitment adviser, who will make you a formal offer to join us.
Congratulations on your successful performance throughout the selection process! This will be the start of a rewarding career at PwC.
Reasonable adjustmentsWe are committed to making reasonable changes to our recruitment process where necessary to provide equal opportunity for people with a disability… | |