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Updated Feb 13, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers
Posted Feb 13, 2012
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2011 in San Francisco, CA (took 8 weeks)
Signed up via my university's career fair. Offered an interview about a month after the applications were submitted. It was a 1:1 behavioral interview with a director at the office. Second round began about three weeks after the first round, and was the same, except I interviewed with a partner and manager, each 1:1, with the interviews revolving around behavioral questions and examination of my resume. Extended an offer two weeks later, which I accepted over the phone with a partner.
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Negotiation Details
There was no negotiation involved. I was extended an offer over the phone and promptly emailed the details of the offer, which I accepted.
Other Details
I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers
Posted Feb 12, 2012
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Nov 2011 (took 2 days)
On-campus interview day consisted of two 30-minute interviews, all behavioral questions.
The big day at the office had a morning and afternoon session, where they interviewed campus recruits for many positions, from forensics to healthcare industries advisory. There was breakfast and talking with young associates who served as guides, a HR presentation about PWC, and two 45-minute interviews (also all behavioral questions). There were no cases in either session.
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Other Details
I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Presentation.
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Associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers
Posted Feb 8, 2012
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2011 in Phoenix, AZ (took 5 days)
The first day of interviews consisted of two interviews from managers and directors of the firm. The first one was very nerve wrecking and lasted for over an hour. The interview did not consist of knowledge/education awareness questions. They have already pre-screened individuals per your resume and transcript to identify individuals academically qualified. If you get to the first round, it is to see if you can talk using manners, and with a smile. Tip: smile a lot, laugh when appropriate, wear business professional (black/gray suit with a white shirt/non-colored, tie that isn't Hawaiian, POLISH your shoes). The interview is challenging because the questions and discussions have absolutely nothing to do with the field of work.
If you make it through this interview process, you will be invited to an evening social event after which you will be introduced to your entire future prospective team. They will ALL be assessing you to see if your personality will be a good fit for the team. You will be taken out to dinner where again, the employees will outnumber the interviewees. This is again, to test your demeanor. Keep it professional, use humor, understand that these people are all human beings and want to see if they can stand working 80 hours a week with you during the busy season.
The day after the evening social comes the real interviews. You will be given a morning presentation. After that, you will have a series of appointments for interviews (4 or 5.) Each interview will last approximately 30 - 45 minutes. You will go to lunch this day with a few employees, and a few interviewees. There should be a 1:1 ratio over lunch.
All interviews are one on one. They are tough. They will ask you questions that pertain to your ability to handle clients in a professional manner, while delivering the quality standards that are expected to you. Be prepared. Know what your field does, and be prepared to answer what-if scenarios pertaining to client situations. Be prepared to talk to a partner during these interviews. This is the hardest day. Any interviewer has the right to object to your hiring. This is for good reason. Understand that it is part of the process, and they are in need of you.
They need good people and if you made the office visit, you already academically qualify. Just be yourself, stay relaxed, don't regurgitate rehearsed answers, stop and think for a few seconds before delivering a well reasoned response. Do these things and you should get a call within a few days from the Partner who interviewed you offering you a position. Don't ask about salaries, it will come in time.
I have been through harder interviews, so just remember that they are interested in you as much as you are in them. Stay yourself and shine!
Good Luck!
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Negotiation Details
Non-existent. This firm is competitive with industry standards and they offer a benefits package that is very generous. Take it or leave it.
Other Details
I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Background Check.
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Associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers
Posted Jan 16, 2012
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jun 2010 (took a day)
it starts from review of the education background. If you pass, you will have an IQ test. Then you will have an group interview. You will then have an 1 on 1 interview. after the interview, you wait for about an week and you will receive the results. The interview is open and clear.
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Other Details
I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, an IQ/Intelligence Test and a Skills Test.
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Associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers
Posted Dec 9, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Sep 2010 (took a day)
After you pass the aptitude test, you are invited for an interview consisting of two group interviews, a panel interview and a one on one interview.
Interview Questions
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, a Presentation and a Background Check.
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Associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers
Posted Nov 20, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jun 2009 (took 2 days)
I send my Resume to HR. Then was invited an interview with the area Manager. He ask me some questions. And then i had an interview with HR
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Negotiation Details
NO
Other Details
The interview consisted of an IQ/Intelligence Test, a Skills Test and a Background Check.
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Associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers
Posted Oct 12, 2011
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Dec 2010 (took a day)
I interviewed in the office and meet with the partner. He was not very nice and just ask me some simple questions. He seems not interested in my resume, and he asks for my educational background and the reason for choosing my major. Then ask for my career plan. The interview not last long,
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Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers
Posted Oct 7, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2011 in New York, NY (took a day)
I interviewed on campus and I was invited for the superday in the office. The people are amazing, everybody is very nice and helpful. The process is not stressful and it is all behavioral with some questions that check how you think. Overall, great experience.
Interview Questions
Reason for Declining
I decided to take an alternative offer.
Other Details
I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Drug Test.
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Associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers
Posted Oct 2, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Sep 2011 (took 4 days)
It was a 1 hour on-campus interview (Ivy League) with two managers. Mostly behavioral questions. They were very easygoing, so no stress.
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Other Details
I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers
Posted Sep 24, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Mar 2010 in New York, NY (took a day)
I interviewed with 2 directors and 2 managers and 1 partner. Each interview lasted 30 minutes and I was asked a multitude of questions. I was asked some technical accounting questions and finance questions, however the majority of the interview was used to get to know me.
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Other Details
I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, an IQ/Intelligence Test, a Skills Test and a Background Check.
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