I applied online. I interviewed at PwC (Bristol, England) in Mar 2016
Interview
Application process
firstly numerical and logical tests, situation test.
secondly about 45 mins telephone interview- quick respond will be sent to email
the telephone interview is competency based and use STAR technique. The phone call quality might be a big issue. interviewer is friendly (generally speaking). most questions can be prepared efficiently and Glassdoor is very helpful for info gathering.
pwc's interview is not the main distinctive step so high successful rate at this step.
Hence just be prepared and confident and you will be fine.
Business manner is very important and first impression is essential.
thirdly Assessment Centre where is not necessary the city you applied for.
Assessment centre include written assessment, paper exam about the numerical and logic tests again, and group work.
then should be the one-to-one interview which at the same time with AC most of the time
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
describe a time that you build up a new relationship out side of my social life
lot of stages of interview. i need to take a test. then go through the first stage of interview. then 2nd interview is quite tough as they the questions are more very high thinking level which i am underprepared. but it was a great experience.
The process was well-structured and professional overall. It included behavioral questions, discussions about audit/accounting concepts, and questions focused on teamwork and problem-solving. Interviewers were friendly and made the conversation comfortable. The process was moderately challenging but fair, with clear communication throughout.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you approach identifying risks or material misstatements during an audit engagement?
Final interview: was prepped by an early careers team member on a video call before hand. Interview was with a director or partner. Asked about how i expect to progress and why i want to work for the firm.