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Updated Feb 9, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Intern at PricewaterhouseCoopers
Posted Feb 7, 2012 — 1 of 1 people found this helpful
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3.0
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Dec 2011 (took a day)
I applied the internship through school career service website. Then I got noticed only by three hours ahead the same day that I was going to have an interview. I didn't dress formally and didn't get prepared. At the time I arrived, there were only two people left and they just asked me three questions quickly.
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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Senior Consultant at PricewaterhouseCoopers
Posted Feb 9, 2012
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Sep 2011 in Boston, MA (took 1 week)
Initially had 2 one-on-one interviews with Directors or Senior Directors. One was a behavior interview, the other was a "mini-case" which he described as just a conversation about the case. Typical stuff, nothing out of the ordinary.
Second round was 3 one-on-one interviews with Partners in the service line. One was a case (again more of a conversation about a business problem and how I would respond to it), the other two were strictly behavioral.
Unfortunately, the HR department choose Sunday night at 9PM to call me and let me know there would not be an offer. Separate emails for post-interview feedback were ignored. While the interviewing process was good, these incidents left a seriously foul taste in my mouth.
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I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Audit at PricewaterhouseCoopers
Posted Feb 8, 2012
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Mar 2010 in Beijing, Beijing (China) (took 2 days)
Group interview: we did self-introduction, and then did a group case, both groups presented it and challenged each other.
Second round: interviewed with manager. mostly behavioral questions and went through resume. One or two corporate finance questions.
Third round: met a partner, had a nice chat. he didn't give any questions.
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Reason for Declining
I've got another offer.
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.
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Advisory Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers
Posted Feb 8, 2012
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3.0
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2012 (took 8 weeks)
Interview process was relaxed. Consisted of initial recruiter interview, a skills interview and ultimately a partner interview. Overall relaxed conversations during each interview resulting on a more conversational tone.
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Negotiation Details
No, best offer presented first time. Do leverage other offers in the earlier discussion when you begin talking about "ideal" compensation, etc. Be realistic with your expectation.
Other Details
I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a 1:1 Interview.
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Tax Associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers
Posted Feb 8, 2012
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Sep 2011 in San Jose, CA (took a day)
Of all the Big 4s, PwC has a very friendly environment for their interviewees. They do their best to make sure the interviewees are aware of what they are going into. All questions were behavioral.
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I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Transaction Services at PricewaterhouseCoopers
Posted Feb 8, 2012
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3.0
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Nov 2011 in Houston, TX (took a day)
I sent in an application and was invited to interview. On the day of the interview, I first met with a greeter who asked a few general questions (are you interviewing with other firms, why did you apply for this position). Met with the actual interview who was great. Asked a few behavorial questions and inquired about certain skills that were pertinent to the position.
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I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Audit 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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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Nov 2011 in Los Angeles, CA (took 2 weeks)
Very freindly, on campus interview first week, received invitation to second interview three days later. at second interview given hotel, office tour, lunch three back to back interview
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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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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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Junior Consultant at PricewaterhouseCoopers
Posted Feb 7, 2012
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Aug 2011 (took 1+ week)
I had to pass three tests for English knowledge, reading comprehension, and analytical thinking. Then whoever passed had an interview from a panel of senior managers.
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Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, a Skills Test and a Personality Test.
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Intern at PricewaterhouseCoopers
Posted Feb 7, 2012
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Nov 2011 (took a day)
A basic behavioral interview. The person interviewing was cordial and positive.
Questions they asked: When did you fail at something? Describe to me a time when you had to change. Tell me about yourself. Why Consulting? (it was an advisory interview) Why Pricewaterhouse Coopers? What are your interests?
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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