The first round of interviews was a group interview with four people, followed by an English essay. Neither the interview questions nor the essay topic had anything to do with auditing, and the interview questions seemed to be fixed; some interviewees even knew the questions beforehand. If that's true, I think it's unfair.
Difficult interview
Application
I applied online. The process took 8 weeks. I interviewed at Grant Thornton in Mar 2015
Interview
Having filled in a lengthy application form, I was invited to do a video interview. This was my first experience of a video interview, but having had some since then I believe the amount of time given was more generous than other video interviews. I was then invited to have a telephone interview to clarify some areas covered in the video interview. The telephone interview was conducted by someone currently working in the audit department so she probed for quite specific answers. Keep your answers short and sweet or you might be tempted to start babbling which is the trap I fell into.
Good Luck!
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What do you believe you'll be doing on a day to day basis?
The interview process at Grant Thornton typically involves multiple stages, including an initial phone screening, a behavioral interview, and a technical or case-based assessment. Candidates may also meet with managers or partners. The process emphasizes cultural fit, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities, often concluding with a final round or offer discussion
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you worked on a team to solve a complex problem. What was your role, and what was the outcome