Making Your Mark at PwC

One of the things I have most enjoyed during my 6 year career at PwC is the opportunity I have had to make my mark on the Firm and on the Pittsburgh office. Anytime I have had an idea or wanted to try something new, I have been able to find a way to make it happen. The opportunities range from something as simple as planning a bowling event for your engagement team to career building activities such as planning, developing, and teaching a lunch and learn training in your local office. The team on one of my largest clients is particularly active in getting together as a team outside of work. Each week, someone on the team comes up with an idea for an activity to do together after work one night. Some of the activities we have already done are movie night, pizza and bowling, racquetball, going to a spa, playing touch football, or hanging out at someone's house. We are also in the process of planning other activities such as a golf outing, going to a driving range, and mini-golf (every seems into the golf theme right now as weather is getting nice).

One event that I am particularly proud of was when I was a co-chair for a committee that planned an office Coaching Day. The day consisted of events such as trainings on how to give and receive feedback, presentations on the Road to Manager and the Road to Senior Associate, a sundae bar, and a prize raffle. Everyone had a great time at the event and I felt a sense of satisfaction and pride after all of the hard work that our team had put into it.

The next great opportunity that I am going to be taking advantage of, is a two year secondment to Australia. I am really looking forward to the opportunity to be part of another culture and grow personally as well as professionally. I plan on blogging regularly about my experiences while in Sydney so look for those posts to start later this summer.

This blog itself is one example of how one of our interns (who is now an associate), Dustin Batholomeo-Damon, made his mark on PwC in a very short amount of time. He had an idea and took advantage of the resources available to make it happen. How have you or will you make your mark on PwC? I would love to hear other's experiences and ideas on how to stand out and be a part of the PwC Experience.