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PwC Consultant Interview Questions & Reviews
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Interview Experience 43 Ratings
Consultant at PwC
No Offer – Interviewed in Nov 2011 – Reviewed Mar 09, 2012
Interview Details the screening interview went well, asked basic questions on the resume and some behavioral ones.
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- what is your biggest achievement? Answer Question
- Why did you choose this location? Answer Question
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Consultant at PwC
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Dec 2011 – Reviewed Dec 22, 2011
Interview Details
Applied online.
Telephone interview lasted for 30 mins.
Competency based.
One question on recent news referring to PWC.
Interview Question – Describe a recent event relating to PWC. Answer Question
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Consulting at PwC
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Jul 2009 – Reviewed Dec 05, 2011
Interview Details Typical Big 4 style of competency and computer-based skills test. Quite efficient but lacking in personal touch.
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- Tell me sometime about XYZ (XYZ was something that you have no experience in). Answer Question
- Wha is your long tern plan? Answer Question
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Consultant at PwC
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Jun 2011 – Reviewed Nov 09, 2011
Interview Details i applied this job online, and i have a friend working there gave me a recommendation letter. i had an interview with both the senior manager and partner of the team.
Interview Question – how do you see yourself in five year Answer Question
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Consultant at PwC
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Oct 2009 – Reviewed Oct 12, 2011
Interview Details Interview consisted of two phone interviews and a full day of round-robin interviews with personal from across the practice. Participants ranged from associates through VP’s and partners. Cognitive problem solving exercises coupled with hypothetical or situational questions occupied the majority of interview questions. A second day of interviews allowed me to meet and interview with the management team with whom I would be working on a daily basis.
Interview Questions
- Please describe from end-to-end the process for addressing a client issue (case study provided), while the interviewer interjected with possible issues or concerns to be explained and incorporated into the solution. Answer Question
- Please describe a time when conventional approaches or solutions failed and your response for addressing the client’s needs and/or concerns. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – Set salary expectations early
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Consultant at PwC
No Offer – Interviewed in McLean, VA (US) Mar 2011 – Reviewed Mar 27, 2011
Interview Details Phone interview with HR person and hiring manager. They mostly asked about "fit" questions and "walk through" your resume.
Interview Question – Why consulting? Answer Question
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Consultant at PwC
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Jan 2009 – Reviewed Mar 22, 2011
Interview Details Was recruited. Remarkably streamlined process.
Interview Question – Basic strengths and weaknesses question Answer Question
Negotiation Details – Again remarkably direct process
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Consultant at PwC
No Offer – Interviewed in Jan 2011 – Reviewed Feb 01, 2011
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Really relaxed manner, interviewer made me feel very confortable.
Questions were straightforward if well prepared - ie look at global competencies
Be prepared to be asked to delve deeper.
Interview Question – Can you give me an example of when you had to bring someone back in line (ie deal with poor performance) Answer Question
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Consultant at PwC
No Offer – Interviewed in Oct 2010 – Reviewed Jan 23, 2011
Interview Details Numerous things to prepare for. Face to face interview, written case study, group exercise and a couple of tests. It wasn't too hard. They pair you up with someone who went to your school in your final round interview. The case study was a little difficult and takes up more time than you have.
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- Why PwC? Answer Question
- Why you? Answer Question
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Consulting at PwC
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in San Francisco, CA (US) Nov 2010 – Reviewed Dec 01, 2010
Interview Details The interview was quite basic. it consisted with an informal meet and greet with a "buddy" for the day and then it was a series of four, more or less, behaviorally based interviews: two partner interviews and two manager / director interviews
Interview Question – Tell me about a time when you faced an ethical dilemma in the work place. Who was involved? How was it resolved? Answer Question
Negotiation Details – yes. they always low ball the initial salary. I was offered a much lower offer for a city that is much more expensive to live in that I was initially looking at.. they were helpful and understanding.
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Pros: Usually trys to do the right thing. Culture of partnership allows more of a beg forgiveness than ask permission culture, which keeps partnership nimble. Focus on education, opportunity and advancement. I believe compensation relative to Industry… – Full Review `
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