I applied through college or university. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at PwC (New York, NY) in Oct 2015
Interview
One campus interview with senior manager, three interviews at office visit with two senior managers and partner.
Heard about second round week after campus interview. Traveled to office week after second round invite. Got offer day after office visit.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
All based off of the PwC framework
When did you have to do research on an accounting related topic
What research tools do you use
Tell me of a time you had different perspectives from people and how you worked with them
Time you were introduced to a new system
Tell me about a difficult time
I applied through college or university. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at PwC in Nov 2012
Interview
The interview process consists of an on campus in person interview with a manager. After this interview, there is an additional interview on site at the PwC office consisting of 3 rounds (one with a manager, a panel, and one with a partner)
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time you worked with a difficult situation and how did you solve it?
- Online application
- Online tests - logical, critical thinking and maths tests
- Telephone interview- lasted about 45 minutes
the telephone interview is as far as I have got so far and havent heard back yet about the telephone in terview so cannot give detailes of the later stages which are:
- Assessment centre
- Partner interview
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Ledership:
A time you have actively sought feedback?
A time when you to resolve an issue with a colleague
Business Acumen:
Describe a time when you had to use analytical skills to solve a complex problem
Describe a recent business news article and how it could benefit PwC
Technical Capabilities:
Describe a time when you had to complete different projects to meet a deadline
Describe the role of audit, describe the ACA qualification
Business Acumen:
Describe a time when you have actively sought a different point of view
Relationship:
Describe a time when you have maintained a useful contact or network outside of your university or work
decribe a time when you have worked with little or no guidance from your supervisor