The career advice PwC's US CEO says he gives to his college-aged kids
PwC US CEO Paul Griggs discusses the firm's shifting hiring strategy, noting a move toward data scientists and AI experts over traditional accountants. Despite this, he remains optimistic about the future of consulting and encourages his children to pursue the field.
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This reflects broader trends in the professional services sector where AI is fundamentally altering job requirements and long-term career planning.
Paul Griggs said he has three children, and he doesn't discourage them from choosing consulting as a profession. Mandel NGAN / AFP PwC's US CEO Paul Griggs predicts fewer accountants and consultants will be hired. Griggs said he still encourages his kids to go into consulting. He said he values continuous education and would also encourage his children to pursue MBAs. AI may mean fewer consultants and accountants — at least at PwC. Paul Griggs, the Big Four firm's US senior partner and CEO, said PwC hired fewer consultants and accountants this year than it did two years ago. He expects that trend to continue as the firm hires more data scientists , engineers, and machine learning experts. That doesn't mean Griggs feels pessimistic about the future of consultants in the AI era.
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