Company: PwC
Date: 2016-11-28
Overall rating: 2/5
Employment status: current

PwC Tampa SDC Assurance
Pros: When I signed up for the Tampa SDC, I was told there would be plenty of training and opportunities. So far, only the training part was true. The associates are all hired contract to start, and supervisors/seniors force rank the associates. Unfortunately, all that initial talk of hiring people fulltime turns out to be a sham: PwC doesn't rank you based on how hard you work or how motivated you are...They hire you based on "fit"...whether people like you. Of the associates that came to the SDC, only a few truly got fulltime, and of those even fewer will get professional opportunities. It's not what you know, it's who you know. It makes sense to come here if you're that perfect fit: You just finished your masters or college degree, don't have much work experience, and are looking for a potential career start in accounting. If you're older or experienced, buyer beware.
Cons: As someone who has a masters in accounting, work experience in private accounting, and some work experience in public accounting prior to joining PwC, obviously my work quality was very high. I showed great leadership and tried to foster relationships. Unfortunately, ultimately none of that mattered, and fulltime offers were given to young individuals who never took initiative. Clearly, what PwC REALLY wants are the soldiers to fit their business model. When upper management gives speeches about "hiring the best and the brightest" that isn't the truth at all. If you're that fit, it makes sense; if not, then no amount of quality work, speed, relationships, work ethic, or leadership will matter <- You WILL get thrown under the bus.