Company: PwC
Date: 2017-02-14
Overall rating: 1/5
Employment status: former
Experience level: Junior

PwC Advisory - Technology Consulting
Pros: You will get to travel to different locations across the country and might even internationally. However, this is what traps most college grads are looking for that "traveling" lifestyle however, it will get old real fast and you realize that you will lose most of your time with your friends and family.
Cons: The biggest downside is that PwC will tell you there are countless number of opportunities avaiable. Although it is true that there are countless number of clients and projects, the individual role of an associate is not flexible and more of "do the work, or move on". There are no consideration of what you as the associate want to do because you do not have a chose. They will tell you that you can switch to other competencies but the issue is that because you have no reputation within the department you want to switch into, it is impossible for you to get staffed. Please do not fall into the trap of hearing all the good things about traveling and diverse experience. The truth is different locations and projects but the role is very much the same. You do not actually find out what department you are in until 2 weeks before your orientation starts. 

In terms of career growth and outlook, the RP (Relationship Partner), the person that manages your promotions, salary, bonus, your life at the firm will talk to you like 2 to 3 times a year. This is what makes most of my peers frustrated because how can you learn about the person and make sure they are going that path they want with just a few 30 minute phone calls. The unfortunate true is that no matter how good of work you are doing on your project, nothing will arise unless it's something bad.

I would highly encourage, college graduates seek out opportunities in the startup environment, especially if you are in the SF Bay Area because you will work just as hard but with people that actually care about you more than just co-worker. PwC might be the place for people that have been in industry for a long time, but it is definitely not a place for new graduates looking for the proper mentorship and guidance.