‘When it comes to the interview, cover the basics’

Tell us about yourself, where you’re from and what you studied in college

My name is Adam, from Rathfarnham in Dublin. I studied computer science and business at Trinity College for four years and graduated in 2022. Following that, I joined PwC’s graduate programme as a technology consultant.

How did you find out about the graduate programme?

I did an internship with the firm during the summer of 2022. Although it was mostly done remotely due to Covid, I learned a lot about what it’s like to work there.

As an intern, I was part of the technology consulting team working as a web developer for the external website. While it wasn’t a typical client project, it gave me a great insight into balancing technology and business requirements – understanding the business context, user needs and strategic goals, and translating that into a technical domain.

What is the graduate programme like?

I’ve really enjoyed the programme so far and found it to be a great start to my professional career. The first few weeks of the programme is training and onboarding which really helps in getting to know the ways of working.

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After the training you’ll be directly integrated with the team and put on to client projects. Each graduate is assigned a coach and a buddy who have more than likely been a graduate only a few years ago, giving really valuable support for development and progression.

Technology consulting consists of three areas: technology and digital, cyber, and data and analytics. Graduates are exposed to all three areas, providing an opportunity to choose a career path that interests you most.

Explain what the work experience was like

I’ve been fortunate to have worked with a range of clients across different sectors, working on projects related to IT strategy, software procurement, IT due diligence and IT project management as part of a transformation project. Recently, I’ve travelled to the Netherlands to support client workshops.

What do you plan to work as after the programme and why?

I am particularly excited about applying my technical skills in the areas of AI and cloud. I have undertaken certifications in these areas and pursued a postgraduate diploma in AI, which I will complete at the end of the year.

What’s your advice to graduates applying to the programme?

When it comes to the interview, cover the basics: update your CV, do your research on the organisation and its values, and show with examples how you would be a great fit.

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