Frequently asked questions

General

Do you hire international candidates?

Yes – as long as you have a valid work pass prior to your start date.

For experienced and graduate hires, the firm will apply for a work pass on your behalf.

For interns, you will need to apply for a work holiday pass via the Ministry of Manpower (MoM) website. Do note that we have fixed internship start dates so please ensure that you can commit to this start date (and the minimum internship period) before applying.

Note that the issuance of a valid work pass is subject to you meeting MoM’s eligibility criteria and their subsequent approval of your application.

Can I email my CV/resume directly to the Talent Acquisition Team?

To be considered for a role, you will need to apply via our online application portal (guidance can be found on the job opportunity pages).

Does PwC hire students with specialisations other than Accounting?

Absolutely! From Engineering, Mathematics and IT to many others – we recognise that in today’s fast changing and dynamic world, we need a diverse workforce with varying skillsets and backgrounds to deliver exceptional value to our clients.

For campus recruitment opportunities, can I still apply even if my grades are average?

Yes - grades are not our only criteria. We also look at leadership qualities, business acumen and strong interpersonal skills – see questions below on the attributes we look for.

What attributes is PwC looking for?

The upcoming challenges require us to develop inspirational, authentic and inclusive leaders that will make us all highly relevant in the marketplace. The PwC professional framework is about developing the way our people think and behave as they grown with the firm. This framework is applied in assessing all levels of the firm (including interns). Within the PwC Professional framework, there are five attributes:

Can I apply for more than one role at the same time?

Yes – however you will only be considered for one job opportunity at a time. In the event you are unsuccessful for your first preference, we may consider your application for your second preference.

For Experienced Hire positions, every position is recruited for separately, so you will need to apply for the various roles via the recruitment portal.

For Campus-related positions:

• Create a Workday account and apply to your most preferred associate role that closely aligns with your skills, passions and interests.
• PDF both your resume and degree audit before uploading it in Workday. The system will auto-populate the information from your resume.
• You can indicate another role in the same application form. Please do not apply multiple time as we will only process one application per candidate.
  *Duplicate entries will slow down your application with us.
   

What should I do if I cannot find a job opportunity that matches my skills?

Keep a regular look out on our website for future opportunities. For Experienced Hires, you can create a profile in our recruitment portal and sign up for our job alerts.
 

I’m currently doing a Master’s Degree/PhD but I have more than one year of relevant working experience.  Can I apply as an Experienced Hire?

Yes – if you have more than one year of relevant working experience, please apply to our Experienced Hire positions.
 

I would like to make a career switch and have no relevant experience. Should I apply under Experienced Hire or a graduate position?

If you do not have any relevant experience, please apply to our graduate job opportunities.  This is to ensure you receive the relevant training and work experience to set you up for success at the firm.
 

What is the assessment process?

PwC adopts a variety of assessment procedures from neuroscience based game technology, behavioural-based interviews, case studies to assessment centres. The type of assessment procedure will depend on the business unit and position applied to.

Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the assessment process by the Talent Acquisition Team.
 

What is the recruitment process like in PwC?

For Experienced hire positions, shortlisted candidates will be notified 2-3 weeks after the application closing date. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Here's the interview process:

• 1st round – Hiring Manager
• 2nd round – Director / Partner
• 3rd round – Leadership Team (Directors only)

*process may differ depending on the team

For Campus-related positions, please refer to the recruitment process under the various link for more information:

• University Graduate and Internship Positions
• Polytechnic Graduate and Internship Positions
• Temporary Assistant Positions
   

Is there an alternative if I am not in Singapore for the face-to-face interview?

Depending on circumstance, we may be able to organise a video interview so please let us know in advance if you are unable to physically attend the interview.

What sort of training/orientation can I expect?

We run specific in-house orientation and training courses for all our people. This is to help you meet the performance standards of your level, and prepare you to take on the responsibilities of the next grade.
 

What activities outside of work does PwC provide?

To promote healthy living, our Sports and Recreational Club organises a number of events throughout the year, from corporate runs to inter-firm and inter-department sporting competitions.

Our Corporate Responsibility team also provides a number of activities for you to make a difference to the community, including participating in overseas community projects, supporting local charities and events and participating in environmental initiatives.

On top of these activities, we value the importance of celebrating success and allowing our people to bond through fun social events such as our annual Dinner and Dance, team away days, movie nights and many more!
 

What are the job benefits like?

Employees get to enjoy a number benefits, including competitive rewards and compensation, sponsorship of professional qualifications, ongoing career support and development, cross-Line of Service or overseas secondment opportunities and involvement in various corporate responsibility activities.

Polytechnic Graduate and Internship Positions

Can fresh Polytechnic graduates enlisting in National Service this year still apply to the Assistant Associate positions?

Students who are enlisting are encouraged to apply in their ORD year as we are unable to reserve job opportunities for individuals 2 years in advance.
 

Are the Assistant Associate positions open to fresh Polytechnic graduates only?

Yes, the Assistant Associate positions are only open to fresh polytechnic graduates with less than one year of working experience. If you have more than one year of working experience, you can look out for opportunities in our Experienced Hire portal.
 

If I perform well in my internship, will I receive a graduate offer?

If you perform well during your internship and can start work in your polytechnic graduation year, subject to business needs, you may receive a ‘priority offer’ which is a direct poly graduate offer.
 

What is the recruitment process for poly graduates?

1. Apply online and complete the application form (simply upload your detailed CV and Diploma transcript)
2. No more psychometric tests! Instead complete a series of engaging and fun online games that will assess cognitive, behavioural and emotional traits and giving us a little more insight into you as a person and where you’ll thrive the most in our business. After you’ve completed it you’ll also receive a traits report so you can learn more about yourself as well.
3. Interview
4. Offer and on-boarding

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