PwC Interview Questions & Reviews in New York City, NY Area

Interview Details – Interned with PwC two consecutive summers. Networked with decision makers within Advisory; interview was straightforward. You must be able to convince and articulate your reasoning for wanting to be a part of the management consulting practice at PricewaterhouseCoopers. Try to get face time with managers. Be able to explain why you don't have an interest in audit or tax-based services.

Negotiation Details – No negotiation. Offer is hard to beat... the only way I could think negotiation may be possible is if you were offered a position at a bulge bracket consulting firm or investment bank.

Interview Details – - long process : phone interview/campus interview, in house with 3 people

Negotiation Details – No negotiation at all, they offer you the number

Interview Details – I joined the Firm years ago, prior to the merger of PriceWaterhouse and Coopers & Lybrand. The hiring and interview process at both firms was fair and realistic, and I actually received offers from both of those earlier Firms. I could not realistically comment on the hiring and interview process for the current combined Firm.

Negotiation Details – I received what I asked for, so it was straightforward.

Interview Details – Communications & Interview dates:
Next day after online job application, I got an email request from a recruiter to set up a 30 mins phone round with Recruiter for after a week, after that session happened & two days later, I was contacted to set-up a technical phone round which was eventually set-up for after 10 days, after phone interview I was contacted the next business day to set me up for an in-person round which at the earliest was available after three weeks, I attended that in-person round, and the next buisness day got the offer.
- Overall the recruiter were ok & professional, except there were times when they seemed to be beyond reach even in case of the need of reasonable updates. I guess in the end it was ok, I have seen a lot worse recruiters.

Interview rounds:
Technical phone round - Advisory Manager took the interview, it started 15 mins later because the manager's previous meeting went out.
In-person: First two 45 mins sessions each with two directors, then third with Partner.

Tips:
If you think you don't get opportunities like this everyday and want to do everything reasonable you can to achieve it -
a) read & understand the requirement as published, same goes with your resume (when we create resume it's different than when we actually read to defend it before the interview) - this will allow you to make sense between your profile & job requirement & also will help you list down the areas you need to prepare for the interview.
b) plan & prioritize; and always focus on the very next step in the interview process without losing the big picture
c) dig in your personality, your resume - and see how you can highlight you strengths & drive the interview in your favor.
d) Very important - dress very well including wearing confidence & stay calm - tip: after reaching the PwC building for in-person, try having a usual conversation with everyone you meet until you reach the interview room, this will help you calm down.
e) they may ask you behavioral questions and believe me it takes a lot of time to prepare for them - if possible involve a family member to help you with behavioral questions
f) in the interview process try making a connection (sports, fishing... whatever) - this will help them in remembering you when they fill their assessment after a day filled with interviews
g) Make it a point to send thank you notes after the interview perhaps within 3 hours and not more than 6 hours - you want to send that note & stand out from other candidates before the interviewers fill & send-out their assessment.

Good luck!!

Negotiation Details – First of all, my focus wasn't much on the compensation as I was very keen to start with PwC (as a brand) and the type I work I was going to do (as described in the interview process) -
Recruiter offered me a number, I asked for a 10k increase, she got back to me on the same day with approval for 5k.

Interview Details – The entire process was very soft skilled based and I felt that I got the job after the first round interview because I went to a target school that PwC recruits heavily from.

Negotiation Details – No Negotiation.

Interview Details – The process began with a phone screen which you were basically asked an overview of your experience and education. After two months I was contacted for a 3 person face to face interview which lasted about 45 mins each. They have a standard series of questions regarding your qualifications.

Interview Details – Started of with an on campus interview with a partner who was an alum. It went very well. It was more of a discussion than an interview. Very pleasant. Got a call back for a second round interview at the NYC office. Met with three separate interviewers. They were all very cordial and easy to talk to. We went over my resume and had discussions about our goals, the company, and accounting in general. Got the call that day that I had been extended an offer.

Negotiation Details – No

Interview Details – Process fairly smooth, given a large Company. People were professional, smart, and the type of people I like to surround myself with.. (i.e., type of people i can learn from)

Negotiation Details – It was ok. They were very reasonable and it was a 2 way process. I wanted the job, and they wanted me, so it was mutual.

Interview Details – The interview process was lengthy. It started with a phone screening. Subsequent to that, I was called in for an interview with the managers. Then I went to interview twice, where I interviewed with around 5 partners each visit. It took a while for them to get back.