Accountancy jobs 'becoming popular choice for graduates'
14 November 2008 14:16
Accountancy jobs and professional services are becoming more popular in the current economic climate, according to a survey by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).
The study found that although banking, insurance and finance sector jobs retained their position as the most popular option for graduates, market turmoil and mass job cuts in the industry had led to a shift in preferences.
Sonja Stockton, head of student recruitment at PwC, explained that although her firm had "always attracted large numbers of applications from talented students", PwC has seen a "marked increase" in applications this compared to the same period in 2007.
"In the past accountancy and professional services may have played second-best to City careers. But with 50 per cent more applicants than at this time last year and the fantastic response to our employability events on-campus, we could be seeing a renaissance for the profession," she said.
PwC has recently been ranked number one in the Times Top 100 Graduate Employers for the fifth consecutive year.
Witan Jardine can help you find the best Accountancy Jobs in London.
The study found that although banking, insurance and finance sector jobs retained their position as the most popular option for graduates, market turmoil and mass job cuts in the industry had led to a shift in preferences.
Sonja Stockton, head of student recruitment at PwC, explained that although her firm had "always attracted large numbers of applications from talented students", PwC has seen a "marked increase" in applications this compared to the same period in 2007.
"In the past accountancy and professional services may have played second-best to City careers. But with 50 per cent more applicants than at this time last year and the fantastic response to our employability events on-campus, we could be seeing a renaissance for the profession," she said.
PwC has recently been ranked number one in the Times Top 100 Graduate Employers for the fifth consecutive year.
Witan Jardine can help you find the best Accountancy Jobs in London.
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