The career advice PwC's US CEO says he gives to his college-aged kids

PwC's US CEO Paul Griggs has expressed his advice to his college-aged children regarding their career paths. Despite predicting a decline in hiring for accountants and consultants, Griggs remains supportive of his kids pursuing consulting. This stance is part of a broader conversation on the impact of AI on professional services and career advice.

Griggs, who has three children, stated that his two who are still in college might choose accounting, and he supports their decision. He emphasized the importance of continuous education, encouraging his kids to pursue MBAs. Griggs believes that AI will create value, driving growth and consequently increasing demand for people, technology, and solutions.

He noted that PwC has the strongest pipeline of new business it's seen in its history, attributing this to the firm's focus on hiring from nontraditional backgrounds and attracting liberal arts majors. Griggs encouraged his children to consider MBA programs, highlighting their value in cultivating continuous learners. He also shared PwC's plans to continue recruiting from MBA and master's programs, with ongoing partnerships with universities like Harvard Business School and the Wharton School.