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Making successful

applications and onlinetestingSkills session

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Who we are

Our objective is to build long-term relationships with our clients andinvest in delivering high quality services that will help us createvalue for their businesses.

Richard Collier-Keywood, Managing Partner

Our business areas:

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PwC facts

Number onein The Times

Top 100graduate

employersfor the

eighth yearin a row

Turnover in2011 was2.46bn

New More London office,outstanding BREEAM

award

The Times Top 50Employers for

Women 2011 andWomensLeadershipProgramme

Over 1200 graduatesand 350 summer

interns recruited in2011

Over 50,000 hours spent

volunteering in localcommunities in 2010/11

Audit 39% ofthe FTSE 100

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Steps to take before making an application:

Preparation

Self assessment

Research

- profession

- job availability

- company

Time

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Where do people go wrong?

Open discussion

Spelling and grammar

Not enough research

Tell us about OUR business

Cant think on your feet

Haven't prepared

Haven't self selected

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The application form

Initial application:

Personal details

Educational history

Additional information Employment

Referees

Supplementary question: Business and client service

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Academics

UCAS requirements top 3 A levels (or equivalent) in one sitting

If you have extenuating circumstances, tell us

International qualifications do not attempt to convert

Degree module marks you need to give full breakdown

Chronological order

Explain gaps

Pre-employment screening (PES)

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Competency questions

STAR technique

S situation

T task

A actionR result

Do not give vague answers

Talk about yourself

Do not try to be too clever, remember you may have to discuss further

at interview

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Written communication

Spell check

Proof read everything

Be concise you can elaborate your during interview

Try to make things relevant

Dont copy statements from brochures, websites, etc

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PwCs competencies

Develop Self and Others through Coaching

Communicate with Impact and Empathy

Be Curious: Learn, Share & Innovate

Lead & Contribute to Team Success

Be Passionate about Client Service

Build & Sustain Relationships

Demonstrate Courage & Integrity

Acquiring and Applying Commercial & Technical Expertise

Manage Projects & Economics

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Preparing for apsychometric assessment onlinetesting

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Why do recruiters use psychometric assessments?

Employers consider a variety of information

At PwC our selection process includes:

Online tests

- (Numerical and Logical or Verbal reasoning)

- PwC Student Talent Questionnaire

- Personality inventory

First interview

Ability tests

Personality

inventories

Situationaljudgement tests

Other recruitment

assessment

exercises

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Why do recruiters use psychometric assessments?

Assessment day

- Group assessment or individual exercise

- Written communication exercise

- Psychometric tests

Senior interview

Ability tests

Personality

inventories

Situationaljudgement tests

Other recruitment

assessment

exercises

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Preparing for a psychometric assessment

Why will employers use a numerical reasoningtest?

Numerical reasoning tests give you an opportunity to make

decisions or inferences from numerical data, presented inreports, graphs and tables.

Numerical reasoning goes beyond simple use of data; whendoing a numerical test you can demonstrate your ability toplan, prioritise and analyse data, see trends and follownumerical reasoning and logic.

These skills are relevant to a range of functions that requireworking with money or finance, also general management,finance and sales to data processing.

Numericalreasoning

Verbalreasoning

Logicalreasoning

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Why will employers use a verbal reasoning test?

Verbal reasoning tests measures your ability to reason withand to evaluate the logic of verbal information.

The process is similar to the skills required to summariselarge reports and extract verbal data at meetings . It's veryrelevant for roles that require analysis of verbal information.

Numerical

reasoning

Verbalreasoning

Logicalreasoning

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reasoning

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Why will employers use a logical reasoning test?

Logical reasoning is a high level measure of reasoning, whichis not impacted by an individuals numerical or verbal ability

The test provides an opportunity to work through problems

and isolate information or rules that are relevant to solvingthe problems

This sort of reasoning is relevant for jobs which require thecapacity to learn new things and work through complexproblems in a logical, systematic and analytical manner

Numerical

reasoning

Verbalreasoning

Logical

reasoning

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What comes next in the sequence?

Numerical

reasoning

Verbalreasoning

Logical

reasoning

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Summary

Preparation

Self assessment

Research

Read the questions

Take your timePractice psychometric tests www.shldirect.comandwww.opp.co.uk

Good luck!

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What do we offer you?

Insight programmes

Open Day

Academy

UK Internship

Business Placement

Partner Shadowing

Teach First

Internship or full time position

School & college leaverprogrammes

Practical alternative to a traditionaldegree

Graduate positions

Full time graduate roles

UPDP

Partnerships with NewcastleUniversity, Henley Business School

at the University of Reading and theInstitute of Chartered Accountantsin England and Wales (ICAEW)

4 year degree programmes withpaid placements

China sourcing initiative

Full time graduate roles inShanghai, Beijing and Hong Kong

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Our brand promise

Were passionate about making a difference for ourclients and each other, constantly creating andadding value. Thats our brand promise.

Its the experience that stays with youThe skills you develop stay with you.

Being able to shape your own future stays with you

Being able to make a difference stays with you

The relationships you build stay with you.

Joining PwC is being part of somethingspecial

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Selection process 2011-12

On-line testingStudent Talent Questionnaire,

Occupational Personality Questionnaire,Numerical and Logical (verbal for Actuarial)

Telephone/Face to Face Interview

Application FormCompetency and Inspired Talent Questions

Mainstream entry routeINSPIRED Talent

Register

Assessment DayTests, written and group exercise

Final interview

Offer

Onboarding September 201125


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Teach First is an independent charitywith a mission to address educationaldisadvantage by transforming

exceptional graduates intoinspirational, effective teachers andleaders in all fields.

Intensive teacher training leading to Post Graduate Certificate inEducation (PGCE)

Opportunity to pursue a part-funded Masters qualification

Ongoing leadership development, coaching, business training & skillsworkshops

Access to professional development and network of supporters

How to apply:

Register interest and complete an online application at www.teachfirst.org.uk 2.1 degree | 300 UCAS points | Relevant degree and/or

A-levels required Contact XXX for more information [email protected] Deadline: 16 April 2012

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Business Champions

Live business skills development programme

Get support and advice to put your business idea into action

Seed funding available for short-listed teams

Develop key employability skillsA range of prizes available for the winning team

Teams must be between 2 4 people and from the same university

Enter by 18thNovember at:

www.bright-futures.org.uk/businesschampions

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Find out more

www.pwc.com/uk/careers

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Questions

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