Virtual Summer At A Consulting Giant || My Experience With PwC

The transition to the online mode of working was seamless due to the efforts of the PwC team and we had an extensive and enriching onboarding. The complete onboarding process was fun-filled and exciting consisting of a variety of ice-breakers accompanied by knowledge and insightful sessions from the leaders. I soon joined the People and Organization Competency as a Management Consulting extern where I got to work on a variety of things related to the current situation of COVID-19. I was very fortunate to have a very strong support system starting from my buddy to my mentor who made sure that I delivered my best at all times. The open door culture at PwC made it very easy to approach anyone whenever I needed any help or just wanted to pick somebody's brain. After this experience, I can proudly say that it has helped me push my limits and inculcated in me a habit to deliver quality all the time.

Apart from the project work, the HR team made sure we had a lot of fun as well. We had weekly Virtual Coffee sessions and weekly case competitions as well where I got a chance to collaborate with other brilliant minds from all over the country and get a taste of what an actual consulting project feels like. We even celebrated the Pride month with PwC and participated in various competitions just like any other PwC employee. The whole experience was an amazing roller coaster ride and it passed within a blink of an eye.

My first year at SCMHRD shaped me into a professional and made sure I was able to perform well at my externship with PwC. All the long nights of assignments and projects and all the work for committees/clubs gave me the much-needed insight into what running an organisation feels like. For all the students joining in this year, make sure to leave all your inhibitions behind and accept everything that comes your way with open arms. Have an open attitude and be ready to seek discomfort as this discomfort will bring out the best in you. And maybe next year you'll be writing this post with a feeling of pride and fulfilment in your heart.