Your graduate career path

Supporting your professional development

From onboarding to graduation or qualification, PwC provides a clear career path for all graduates with comprehensive support for both your personal and professional development. Our commitment to our graduates is externally validated, with PwC Ireland named Graduate Employer of the Year 2022, alongside several other GradIreland awards. We take pride in our graduate programme and work hard to ensure success at every stage of your career at PwC.

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What you can expect

Our graduate programme is the ideal launchpad for your career; your progress is our priority. We are committed to helping you achieve your potential and will support you personally and professionally every step of the way.

Onboarding

Once you accept your offer to join PwC, you can access our ‘Look Inside’ pre-hire community, which will help you learn about PwC before you start. From your first day, we will support you with a firm-wide induction programme, technical training, social events, team introductions, and guided tours of your new workplace. Your onboarding experience will set you up for success.

Year 1

From day one, you will gain valuable experience working with clients and enjoy direct access to senior executives. We will help you obtain your professional qualifications with exam tutorials, mentoring, and paid study leave. Additionally, you will have the support of a dedicated buddy, a coach, and an extensive peer network. Your buddy — a colleague one year your senior in the company — will be there to answer any questions and share their first-hand knowledge and experience.

Year 2

In your second year, you will strengthen your people management skills as you coach others and build your team. You will deepen your client experience and industry knowledge, enabling you to deliver more sophisticated solutions. You will both give and receive ongoing feedback to help improve your performance and that of your team. Your professional network will expand as you make connections across our global network, and you will continue to receive full support as you study for your professional qualifications.

Year 3

As you deepen your industry insight, you can expect to lead teams, deliver training and collaborate with your global peers. There are secondment opportunities both globally and with your clients. In addition to obtaining your professional qualifications, you will also engage in conversations about advancing your career as you progress through the firm.

Your journey continues

As you progress towards the manager level, you will enhance your professional and technical skills in our Business Academy. You can decide where your unique abilities can add the most value and choose between different industries, service lines, and international locations. Our global network is yours to leverage, and you will be encouraged to take full advantage of the opportunities that come with working with us.

Your path to success at PwC

Professional qualifications
Exam success
Secondment opportunities
Feedback and coaching

Professional qualifications

Passing your professional exams is a pivotal step on your career path and everyone at PwC will support you on this journey. We have a dedicated learning and development team to assist you every step of the way. Information sessions will provide a clear picture of what to expect in your exams, and you will learn from colleagues who have completed the same exams and achieved excellent results. Mock exams will ensure you become familiar with the exam structure and professional lecturers will provide comprehensive revision sessions. With our combination of in-house and external exam support, you will be well-positioned to achieve outstanding results.

Exam success

PwC graduates have demonstrated exceptional performance, exemplified by our ACA FAE pass rate of 91%, surpassing the national average of 80%. This noteworthy achievement is further highlighted by our graduates securing third place and the prestigious Harold F. Bell Memorial Award in the FAE exams. Our ITI graduates have also shown impressive results with an 85% pass rate, significantly higher than the national average of 57%.

Secondment opportunities

The worldwide PwC network shares our commitment to your development. When you join us, you will have access to our vast global network, which spans 151 countries. Gaining international experience is invaluable, and we encourage and support our people to explore secondment opportunities abroad.

Feedback and coaching

At PwC, we understand that consistent, constructive feedback is essential for your development. Regular feedback, performance conversations and day-to-day coaching will help you track your progress and steer your career in the direction you want it to go. We will always support you as you build on your strengths or address areas for improvement.

The PwC Professional

The PwC Professional framework is designed to cultivate trusted leaders and deliver distinctive outcomes, making PwC an exceptional place to grow your career. This framework is built on six core attributes: Inspire, Empower, Evolve, Champion, Build, and Deliver. “Inspire” means understanding your impact and creating a collaborative environment. “Empower” focuses on coaching and teamwork. “Evolve” encourages personal growth and future guidance. “Champion” highlights a commitment to quality, integrity and inclusivity. “Build” involves applying a business mindset and collaborating across PwC, while “Deliver” ensures value creation and high standards. At PwC, you’ll be purpose-led, values-driven, and equipped to deliver exceptional client experiences, making it a rewarding place to work.