Pricewaterhouse Coopers visits campus

Who/What company was on campus?
     Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP was collecting resumes only. Deadline for resume collection was 10/14/05.

When (day, time, place) were they at UMass Dartmouth?
     10/14/05. Even though the deadline for their resume collection has ended, they will still be collecting resumes on a rolling basis.

What does this Company do?
     At Pricewaterhouse Coopers, we measure our success by yours. Every day our more than 122,000 people in 144 countries go to work to help our clients succeed. From Dublin to Durban, from Minneapolis to Manila, our job is channeling knowledge and value through four lines of service and 22 industry-specialized practices.
    Pricewaterhouse Coopers provides industry-focused services for public and private clients in order to build public trust and enhance value through the application of what we call Connected Thinking.
     More information about the company, their services, and career opportunities can be found on their website http://www.pwc.com/

What were they looking for when reviewing applications?
     This is a full-time employment opportunity. the company was looking for U.S. citizens or students with permanent visa. Interested students also needed to complete the on-line career profile at www.pwc.com/lookhere.

Did they have advice to give to students previous to arriving on campus?
     Think. Learn. Be yourself. Throughout your career, you will be challenged by the work and by the people on your team and at the clients we serve. You will be constantly learning. Your ideas will be welcomed in an atmosphere of collaboration and teamwork. Your individuality will be recognized. You will be encouraged to be yourself.

Were they willing to give advice about resumes while they were here?
     NA

From what major(s) was the company primarily seeking from UMass students?
     Accounting