{"id":12517,"date":"2018-06-28T13:56:07","date_gmt":"2018-06-28T08:56:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/umang.pk\/2018\/06\/what-is-it-really-like-to-work-in-technology-pwc-partner-area\/"},"modified":"2018-06-28T13:56:07","modified_gmt":"2018-06-28T08:56:07","slug":"what-is-it-really-like-to-work-in-technology-pwc-partner-area","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/umang.pk\/ur\/2018\/06\/28\/what-is-it-really-like-to-work-in-technology-pwc-partner-area\/","title":{"rendered":"What is it really like to work in technology? | PwC Partner Area"},"content":{"rendered":"<div itemprop=\"articleBody\" data-test-id=\"article-review-body\">\n<figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" data-component=\"image\" class=\"media-primary media-content ()  \" data-media-id=\"3d156548a16823cd0dd2688aa493deebe11cf2a6\" id=\"img-1\">\n<meta itemprop=\"representativeOfPage\" content=\"true\"\/><br \/>\n<meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/3d156548a16823cd0dd2688aa493deebe11cf2a6\/0_168_5130_3078\/master\/5130.jpg?width=700&#038;quality=85&#038;auto=format&#038;fit=max&#038;s=121afcff183372c71327c4346206aeda\"\/><br \/>\n<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"5130\"\/><br \/>\n<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"3078\"\/><br \/>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"#img-1\" class=\"article__img-container js-gallerythumbs\" data-link-name=\"Launch Article Lightbox\" data-is-ajax=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"u-responsive-ratio\" style=\"padding-bottom: 60.00{7be40b84a6a43fc4fae13304fce9a2695859798abfc41afd127b9f8b21c5f9c5}\">\n<picture>\n<!--[if IE 9]><video style=\"display: none;\"><![endif]--><source media=\"(min-width: 980px) and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.25), (min-width: 980px) and (min-resolution: 120dpi)\"  \/><source media=\"(min-width: 980px)\"  \/><source media=\"(min-width: 740px) and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.25), (min-width: 740px) and (min-resolution: 120dpi)\"  \/><source media=\"(min-width: 740px)\"  \/><source media=\"(min-width: 660px) and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.25), (min-width: 660px) and (min-resolution: 120dpi)\"  \/><source media=\"(min-width: 660px)\"  \/><source media=\"(min-width: 480px) and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.25), (min-width: 480px) and (min-resolution: 120dpi)\"  \/><source media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"  \/><source media=\"(min-width: 0px) and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.25), (min-width: 0px) and (min-resolution: 120dpi)\"  \/><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\"  \/><!--[if IE 9]><\/video><![endif]--><br \/>\n\n<\/picture>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"inline-expand-image inline-icon centered-icon rounded-icon article__fullscreen modern-visible\"><br \/>\n<svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" class=\"centered-icon__svg rounded-icon__svg article__fullscreen__svg modern-visible__svg inline-expand-image__svg inline-icon__svg\">\n<path d=\"M3.4 20.2L9 14.5 7.5 13l-5.7 5.6L1 14H0v7.5l.5.5H8v-1l-4.6-.8M18.7 1.9L13 7.6 14.4 9l5.7-5.7.5 4.7h1.2V.6l-.5-.5H14v1.2l4.7.6\"\/>\n<\/svg><br \/>\n<\/span><br \/>\n<\/a><br \/>\n<input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"show-caption\" class=\"mobile-only u-h reveal-caption__checkbox\"\/><br \/>\n<label class=\"mobile-only reveal-caption reveal-caption--img\" for=\"show-caption\"><br \/>\n<span class=\"inline-information inline-icon reveal-caption-icon centered-icon\"><br \/>\n<svg width=\"6\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 6 14\" class=\"reveal-caption-icon__svg centered-icon__svg inline-information__svg inline-icon__svg\">\n<path d=\"M4.6 12l-.4 1.4c-.7.2-1.9.6-3 .6-.7 0-1.2-.2-1.2-.9 0-.2 0-.3.1-.5l2-6.7H.7l.4-1.5 4.2-.6h.2L3 12h1.6zm-.3-9.2c-.9 0-1.4-.5-1.4-1.3C2.9.5 3.7 0 4.6 0 5.4 0 6 .5 6 1.3c0 1-.8 1.5-1.7 1.5z\"\/>\n<\/svg><br \/>\n<\/span><br \/>\n<\/label><figcaption class=\"caption caption--main caption--img\" itemprop=\"description\">\n<span class=\"inline-triangle inline-icon hide-until-tablet\"><br \/>\n<svg width=\"11\" height=\"10\" viewbox=\"0 0 11 10\" class=\"hide-until-tablet__svg inline-triangle__svg inline-icon__svg\">\n<path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M5.5 0L11 10H0z\"\/>\n<\/svg><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Students of various subjects (but not system subjects) were able to experience departments such as cybersecurity.<br \/>\nErik Isakson \/ Getty Images \/ Blend Images<br \/>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Student Vanessa Moore said, \u201cWe had in mind that coders are just people who sat behind the desk and entered numbers without much real input.<\/p>\n<p>Last month, Moore, a sophomore at Bristol University, had three days of work experience with the PwC technical team. She was surprised, \u201cI was happy to know how influential these people were.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>PwC&#39;s Educational Academy program is designed to give 18 students (mostly ingested women) the opportunity to learn about the rapidly developing world of technology within the corporate environment. Despite having an edge in the news, many myths remain about who can technically work, who can and who will do it. Therefore, PwC opened the door to solve some assumptions.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"element element-rich-link element--thumbnail element-rich-link--not-upgraded\" data-component=\"rich-link\" data-link-name=\"rich-link-1 | 1\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>The first thing that stands out to Dasuni Leelasena students is that they don&#39;t have to have a background in science, technology, engineering or math (stem) subjects. Leelasena studied law at Warwick University and has been interested in technology since he was a child, but worried that something that isn&#39;t \u201cmath\u201d would catch her. \u201cI chose law as the lens to introduce technology into,\u201d she says. &quot;I&#39;m interested in interacting with law and technology from talking to PwC employees. I didn&#39;t have to have a lens anymore.&quot;<\/p>\n<p>In fact, her interest in not having the right skillset was shared by Stem students. Moore, who is studying math, said, \u201cI was a little worried about my lack of computer science, but it became clear that I didn&#39;t need it and could participate immediately.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Leelasena spent the first day of his students in a workshop, \u201cI&#39;m exposed to different areas and seeing how technology works in real life. On the second day, I entered the cyber security department and shadowed the manager to attend the meeting and tell colleagues about what they did. \u201d<\/p>\n<p>By learning and observing within the working team, students were able to explore not only the subject but also the culture. Anna Banasik, a computer science student at King &amp; # 39; s College London, says she was most surprised by the environment she encountered.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOn day two of the academy, I worked at an emergency crisis response desk. They teamed me up and did what I currently use.<\/p>\n<p>Leelasena had a similar experience, \u201cAn employee asked us to send us the research he was doing. Even though we were first and second year college students, we didn&#39;t feel valued and loved it. \u201d<\/p>\n<p>Anu Pothakamuri, a math and finance student at City University and Kas Business School, says that students can explore all aspects of technology. \u201cThere was so much I didn&#39;t know that I had the opportunity to ask what I wanted.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe received a presentation in the Dragons &amp; # 39; Den style on the third day, and we had to plan the time to get ready for the calendar as we do at work. It was really nice to have never done it before. And our group actually won. \u201d<\/p>\n<p>The program helped students explore their interests, but PwC kept an eye on potential new employees. Based on their experience, students are invited to an internship or graduate job interview at PwC, depending on their degree level.<\/p>\n<p>Sarah Martins, who studies Spanish and business at Durham University, put a shadow on cybersecurity. \u201cI will definitely apply to PwC for summer internships in cybersecurity and forensics,\u201d she says. &quot;I thought subjects like technology risk or consulting would be of interest to me before I started, but cybersecurity is much more diverse, but I don&#39;t think it will.&quot;<\/p>\n<p>I&#39;m looking forward to applying to PwC. \u201cWhether I&#39;m taking a job depends on the position I offer, but I&#39;m going to interview. Put it in another area while the program is running. \u201d<\/p>\n<p>Banasik is considering becoming an independent contractor and blockchain expert after having previously settled for himself at a blockchain company in Singapore. She appreciates being able to talk to PwC&#39;s technical experts. \u201cThe best thing is openness to networking. The environment was really healthy and had a lot of personality. We were able to reach who we wanted to contact and met some women who are doing blockchain work. \u201d<\/p>\n<p>Moore, who was applying for data analysis, also found the work environment attractive and inspiring the attitudes of the employees. Passion for what they are doing. Technology is always changing and the people I meet see it as an interesting challenge. \u201d<\/p>\n<p><em>To learn more about PwC&#39;s Women in Tech initiative, go here.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Find out more about student opportunities within PwC Technology here.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Go here to learn more about skilled employment opportunities with PwC technology.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>        .<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Students of various subjects (but not system subjects) were able to experience departments such as cybersecurity. Erik Isakson \/ Getty Images \/ Blend Images Student Vanessa Moore said, \u201cWe had in mind that coders are just people who sat behind the desk and entered numbers without much real input. 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