For Camilla, joining PwC’s Graduate Programme was about finding a place where she could grow both personally and professionally. With an MSc in Finance and Accounting from Copenhagen Business School, she had already gained experience as a student employee in a smaller accounting firm. That experience sparked her passion for finance and accounting, but she was looking for more development opportunities and a stronger community. PwC stood out as the natural next step.
Today, Camilla is a Graduate at CFO Service at PwC, where she focuses on financial and accounting tasks. From the very beginning, she knew CFO Service was the right track for her. “At the first PwC event I attended, I realized this was where I wanted to focus. My background in numbers and data made CFO Service a natural fit,” she explains.
Discovering PwC and Applying to the Graduate Programme
Camilla first heard about PwC through LinkedIn, and her interest grew after attending several PwC events at the firm’s Hellerup office, including a dinner hosted by the CFO Service team. “It definitely helped to get to know them a little before applying. They encouraged me to reach out with questions, and I did just that when I was preparing my application,” she recalls.
What made her apply was the unique mix of career development opportunities, knowledge sharing, and community. “I wanted to be surrounded by likeminded people who were equally ambitious. The steep learning curve, the variety of clients, and the support for career growth really stood out to me,” she says.
Highlights of the Graduate Experience
For Camilla, the biggest highlight has been the onboarding process that really helped bring together all graduates in her department. “It really gave us a strong sense of community. We all reached out to each other and helped each other through those first months,” she explains.
Outside of work, the graduates also built bonds through social activities like Friday bars during the first three months and, more recently, a Sunday run club. “It’s both social and supportive. You really feel part of something bigger,” she says.
Be curious and take initiative. Ask questions, and don’t be afraid to show your collaboration and social skills. At PwC, technical knowledge is important, but so are your people skills.
Surprises and Challenges
One of the most positive surprises for Camilla has been the career support. Each graduate is assigned a career coach to guide them through their development. “I’ve never experienced that kind of sparring and support before. We sit down every second week to discuss development areas, and it’s been extremely valuable.”
The biggest challenge has been adjusting to full-time work. “As a student, you have much more flexibility. As a graduate, you need to be more structured and plan your days. It was an adjustment, but now I actually enjoy the routine. I like getting up early in the morning and having structure in my day.” She also mentions being thrown into real client projects during her first week. “It felt like being thrown into deep waters, but in a good way—it pushed me to grow quickly.”
Advice for Future Applicants
Camilla’s advice is clear: “Be curious and take initiative. Ask questions, and don’t be afraid to show your collaboration and social skills. At PwC, technical knowledge is important, but so are your people skills. As a consultant, being able to connect with others and build relationships is just as valuable.”
