Total four rounds, including online application, on-site interview (group interview and individual manager interview), final partner interview. Group interview in China is usually a case study, 10 mins to read a case, then discuss in the 4-5 people group and present for 10 mins. Individual manager interview lasts around 30 mins, and normally it's behavior interview. The whole process last around one to one and half months. After the final interview, HR give the oral offer first and then send the official offer. The whole process finishes in around 2 months.
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why audit? why PwC? career path? long term/short term goals
I did it the fifth of January. The AC includes individual report, group exercise and numerical and logic tests. It was not that intensive than I thought but have not received any news yet. It is said that it is important to have clear structure for report and have a good layout is quite helpful. So I prepared a simple layout before AC. Also make sure you practise enough tests as you might get stuck under pressure.
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Group exercise is about a case study and you will receive general information and individual information
Interview process included the following steps:
-online psychometric test. This was the generic one across all other big 4 and professional service firms. Good strategy would be to do a few practise runs before taking the actual test, as it can be quite challenging.
-phone interview. This involves a quick 20-30 mins phone conversation with the campus recruiter. Generally would ask you questions like "why are you interested in this role", "how have you demonstrated firm values", etc. So as long as you have your application ready and do your firm research beforehand, should be fine.
-assessment centre (group activity, an onsite psychometric exam, panelist discussion and interview with a partner and manager). Group activity would involve case study and recruiters are looking to how you interact in a team environment. Probably just aim to be a "team member" rather than a leader. Panelist discussion is just to confirm that your results are consistent with your previous test. Individual interview with manager/partner is probably the most important as they have the end say based on their evaluation. Some partners/managers are chilled whilst others are more reserved. However partners have great conversational skills, so as long as they can see that you are capable of talking to senior people it should be fine.
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Generally the conversation can be as chilled/casual as they drive it. However one of the key things they will probably bring up is the company values and how you have demonstrated it in the past (either extra curricular, employment or personal).