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Actuarial Analyst at PwC
Declined Offer – Interviewed in Chicago, IL Nov 2012 – Reviewed Dec 3, 2012
Interview Details –
On-campus interview followed by an on-site interview in Chicago, IL. The HR contact told me she would call me with in two weeks. I e-mailed her 5 times and called their office trying to contact them after the two weeks was up. The got back to me 4 weeks later. Thanks PwC.
Had a panel of people we could talk to about full time work. No actuaries, all consultants. We were under the Tax people for some reason, apparently, we did not get our own department or area.
Interview Question – The basic behavior based questions. Answer Question
Reason for Declining – The HR contact took look to contact me so I took a different offer.
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Advisory Manager at PwC
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Chicago, IL May 2008 – Reviewed Nov 13, 2012
Interview Details – 2 rounds of 2 to 3 interviews each. Some years focuses on fit only, some years add case studies.
Interview Question – Develop a three slide presentation for client XXX...(details were provided by interviewer) View Answer
Negotiation Details – No negotiating.
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Summer Intern at PwC
Declined Offer – Interviewed in Peoria, IL Sep 2012 – Reviewed Oct 29, 2012
Interview Details – I met with recruiters throughout college and finally had an interview my first semester senior year. The first interview was very standard questions. Questions included group projects, leadership roles, and extracurricular activities. For the second round office interviews, it was more of a "getting to know you" interview. The interviewees wanted to know more about me as a person and why I wanted to work at PWC and not another Big Four Firm.
Interview Question – I was asked what major I would be if I wasn't an accounting major. Answer Question
Reason for Declining – I received an offer closer to my hometown that I prefered.
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Advisory Intern at PwC
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Chicago, IL – Reviewed Oct 27, 2012
Interview Details –
-- One 30-minute 1st round on-campus interview with a Director who I met before at a campus recruiting event
-- Two 30-minute 2nd-round interviews at the office with a Partner and a Director (including one office tour and one coffee break)
-- The partner called in the afternoon on the same day after the interview, extending an offer
Interview Question – What do you think we mean by saying "PwC wants to hire those who can make an impact on our company?" What is the impact you had on the other from your university? What impact would you have on PwC? How would you measure those impacts? Answer Question
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Senior Associate - Advisory at PwC
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Chicago, IL Sep 2008 – Reviewed Oct 9, 2012
Interview Details – 3 interviews (1 situational and 2 behavioral)
Interview Question – Consulting case View Answer
Negotiation Details – What were you able to negotiate? What advice would you give others considering an offer?
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Tax Associate at PwC
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Chicago, IL Oct 2010 – Reviewed Oct 4, 2012
Interview Details – 2010 - I had an initial phone interview and was called in for in-person interviews. I interviewed with three people - an HR manager, a director, and a partner. They were all from the same department I would be working in. The process consisted of back to back interviews after which my host then showed me around the office. Overall, everyone was laid back and friendly.
Interview Question – I don't think there were any. Most of the questions were general - experience, difficulties faced, what you've learned. The most common question was: Why PwC? View Answer
Negotiation Details – I did not negotiate and I don't there would be room to negotiate even if I wanted. I was happy with my offer and accepted on the spot.
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Experienced Audit Associate at PwC
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Chicago, IL Jun 2010 – Reviewed Apr 25, 2012
Interview Details – I was contacted by two HR managers who conducted phone interviews and based on the outcome invited me for an in person interview. During the office interview, I interviewed with two managers who asked me a wide range of questions regarding my experience, my goals, and why I wanted to work for PwC. Additionally, I interviewed with a Partner and the head of HR for the Financial Services department who additionally asked me the same type of questions mentioned above.
Interview Question – Why PwC? View Answer
Negotiation Details – No.
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Tax Associate at PwC
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Chicago, IL Apr 2011 – Reviewed Apr 24, 2012
Interview Details – Phone interview with HR rep. Person to person interview with an associate as a host. Met with a senior manager, director and partner as well as HR rep. More behavioral based, talked about why I wanted to work there, past experiences
Interview Questions
- Why do you want to work here? Answer Question
- What don't you like about your current job? Answer Question
Negotiation Details – They are competitive in the market, if you expect them to pay a premium for your services you better be bringing something to the table
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Advisory Associate at PwC
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Chicago, IL Apr 2012 – Reviewed Apr 20, 2012
Interview Details –
I got the email ask me to phone interview with a manger. Phone interview was all about behavior questions.
Two weeks later got the email ask to to onsite. 30 Min with director, and 30 Min with the manager. Behavior questions and some very technical questions.
3 days later, got the email ask me to do phone interview with the partner. 30 Min was very causal conversation. They wanted to get to know your personality.
4 Days after the final round, got the offer.
Interview Questions
- Introduce yourself. Answer Question
- why consulting? Answer Question
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Semester of Discovery Internship at PwC
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Chicago, IL Dec 2011 – Reviewed Jan 8, 2012
Interview Details – A recruiter emailed me to apply for the program and about five days later she called me inviting me to an office visit. The night before my interviews I had a dinner with employees where they answered all of our questions about the program and gave us insight into working for PwC. The next day I had an interview with two HR managers. They were very relaxed and the interview was very conversational. Since I am a freshmen this was my first time interviewing for an accounting firm, but I was very comfortable throughout the interview. Two days later I received a call for and offer. Overall I was extremely impressed with the whole interview process but disappointed with a requirement I was told after I accepted the offer, in which they wanted me to graduate in 4 years with 150 hours or else my offer would be deferred.
Interview Question – What do you expect out of you accounting career? Answer Question
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