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Updated 23 Jan 2025

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I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Mar 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. ETL tools used, Analytical and Transactionial SQL knowledge, Data Viz tools (Tableau, Power BI), DSA concepts, Performance Optimization of queries, Analytics
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Director was interviewing me, Both technical and critical case-study based questions were asked, this round was quite hard.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Cracking a Big4, being a consultant, making the dream come true is really a hard task, but I don't think so. Just be yourself, dont get overwhelmed/distressed by the social media wave. Keep it aside and believe, try and achieve.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Feb 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Be prepared about your day to day routine work and role of SAP consultant
  • Q2. Custom object that you worked on
  • Ans. 

    Developed a custom object for tracking employee training and certifications.

    • Created custom fields to track training completion and expiration dates.

    • Implemented validation rules to ensure data accuracy.

    • Built custom reports and dashboards for management visibility.

    • Integrated with HRIS system for automated updates.

    • Provided training to end-users on new functionality.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared with the basic and advanced SAP MM related questions

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Dec 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Confidential, may ask different question
  • Q2. Confidential may ask different

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Ask for tips from senior for preparation of interview.
Prepare well for interview.
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is risk and to mitigate

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident while answering the questions they not not necessarily want a smart intelligent guy but yes a confident person

PwC interview questions for designations

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 (1)

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 (6)

 SAP Consultant

 (3)

 Advisory Consultant

 (2)

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Sep 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Software worked upon as an article trainee
  • Ans. 

    During my article trainee period, I worked on various software applications including accounting software, tax software, and audit software.

    • Accounting software

    • Tax software

    • Audit software

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Experience as an article trainee

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Oct 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Logical and, excel and math test

Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. General question about you
Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic financial knowledge

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Learn about the company, keep your bacis strong.

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Aug 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why are you interested in consulting?
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why are you applying to PwC?

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Nov 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Mostly on Power BI service, questions like how do we schedule refresh, what are tiles, how can we pin live visualization to dashboard, how to give access in workspace

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Learn basics of Power BI, not too much of DAX but a general idea of complete power bi desktop and service.

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Jul 2021. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. What are the current Renewable Energy schemes that are now being imlemented in India ?
  • Ans. 

    India is implementing various renewable energy schemes such as solar parks, wind power projects, and hydroelectric power projects.

    • Solar parks with a capacity of 40 GW are being set up across the country

    • Wind power projects with a capacity of 60 GW are being implemented

    • Hydroelectric power projects with a capacity of 60 GW are being developed

    • Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (KUSUM) scheme for solar pumps and gr...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Answers are basically belong to what field of services you are belong to. Basic understanding of the subject and your experience details would help it.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Basic concepts about the subject and understanding about the current scenarios and trends in your field will hepl you out a long way in cracking it up.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Mar 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About Yourself and your family background
  • Q2. Your skills set which are required for project deliverables
  • Ans. 

    My skills set includes project management, problem-solving, communication, and technical expertise.

    • Project management: ability to plan, organize, and execute projects within scope, budget, and timeline

    • Problem-solving: identifying issues, analyzing data, and developing solutions

    • Communication: effective communication with stakeholders, team members, and clients

    • Technical expertise: proficiency in relevant software, progra...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Background verification is very strong, you must carry your all experience certificates

PwC Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in PwC Associate Consultant interview?
PwC interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the PwC interview process are One-on-one Round, Technical and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for PwC Associate Consultant interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at PwC. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at PwC expect are Risk Management, Consulting, Operations, SQL and Salesforce.
What are the top questions asked in PwC Associate Consultant interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the PwC Associate Consultant interview -

  1. What are the current Renewable Energy schemes that are now being imlemented in ...read more
  2. How does SAP know which GRIR line items to cle...read more
  3. What is tax jurisdiction in S...read more
How long is the PwC Associate Consultant interview process?

The duration of PwC Associate Consultant interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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PwC Associate Consultant Interview Process

based on 39 interviews

3 Interview rounds

  • Resume Shortlist Round
  • One-on-one Round - 1
  • One-on-one Round - 2
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PwC Associate Consultant Salary
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₹5.2 L/yr - ₹18.8 L/yr
9% more than the average Associate Consultant Salary in India
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2.8

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3.6

Job security

3.2

Company culture

2.8

Promotions

3.0

Work satisfaction

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