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PwC Consultant Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 12 Nov 2024

Top PwC Consultant Interview Questions and Answers

  • Q1. A large South American toffee manufacturer wishes to acquire a European premium Chocolate producer. Should the acquisition be done? What are the implications?
  • Q2. What are the losses in pipes, how to design a water system for a MS building
  • Q3. What do you know about the possible acquisition of IndusInd Bank by Kotak Mahindra?
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PwC Consultant Interview Experiences

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Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 26 Aug 2022

I applied via campus placement at Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Lucknow

Round 1 - Case Study 

Tell me something about yourself.

What's the difference between options, futures, and forwards?

What is the difference between calls and puts option?

Can you devise a strategy as to how you would increase the MSME sector in Assam?

Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 27 Oct 2023

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

I applied via campus placement at Jadavpur University 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 

Basic Aptitude Questions

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions based on CV
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Strengths, Weaknesses, Plans after 5 years

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be thorough with CV and JD

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Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 22 Apr 2023

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

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Apr 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. My interview was taken on Google meet. The question were asked from my resume and past experience. Some of the question were generic and related to industry.
  • Q2. Please tell me the AAR Process.
  • Ans. 

    The AAR (After Action Review) process is a structured method used to analyze and evaluate the performance of a project or event.

    • The AAR process involves gathering a team of participants who were involved in the project or event.

    • The team discusses and reflects on what happened during the project or event, focusing on successes, failures, and lessons learned.

    • The AAR process aims to identify strengths and weaknesses, impr...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Assignment 

I was asked to prepare a PPT on Tariff Order.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - During Interview be cool and Confident, and ask the interviewer to ask from your resume.

Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 7 Apr 2023

Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Apr 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Cases on Covid 19, strategy case study
  • Q2. Guesstimate in number of cars in city
  • Ans. 

    There are approximately 1 car for every 2 people in the city.

    • Consider the population of the city and the average number of cars per household.

    • Factor in the number of public transportation options available.

    • Take into account the age and income demographics of the city.

    • Assume a certain percentage of the population does not own a car.

    • Consider the number of parking spaces available in the city.

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Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Compensation requirements or my expectations

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well as pwc grills a lot, But brains are all talented, IIT IIM alumni as collegues, So practice cases a lot

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 (27)

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Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 3 Apr 2022

I was interviewed in Mar 2022.

Round 1 - HR 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Why should we hire you?
  • Q2. What is your family background?
  • Q3. What are your salary expectations?
  • Q4. Tell me about yourself.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - NA , No advice for now, go for it.

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Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 1 Sep 2021

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Aug 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Technical questions related to the role.
  • Q2. Situation based questions to understand how will you act and your strategy

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Understand the role before the Interview. Have a strong grip over the technical part .

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Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 21 Mar 2023

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

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

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Double-check your resume for any spelling mistakes. The recruiter may consider spelling mistakes as careless behavior or poor communication skills.
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Round 2 - Case Study 

This is confidential cannot be declared here

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Details of labour law
  • Q2. Details of ehs laws on various organisations
  • Ans. 

    EHS laws vary by industry and location, but generally require organizations to comply with regulations related to environmental protection, workplace safety, and health.

    • EHS laws are designed to protect the environment and ensure the safety and health of workers.

    • Organizations must comply with federal, state, and local regulations, which can vary by industry and location.

    • Examples of EHS laws include the Clean Air Act, th...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident that is all you require and read before you go

Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 16 Sep 2021

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Aug 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Basic accounting questions
  • Q2. Questions relating to the particular department you are sitting for

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and go ahead

Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 2 Sep 2021

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Questions about linked list
  • Q2. DBMS and related theory

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare all basics in previous years

Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 9 Jul 2021

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jan 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. I was asked for any modifications done to RE framework as per usecase
  • Q2. My previous projects
  • Q3. Re framework

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Please ask in the interview if you are going to have a work life balance at all. It will also depend on the project one is assigned to if they have any boundaries between their professional and personal lives.

PwC Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in PwC Consultant interview?
PwC interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the PwC interview process are Case Study, HR and One-on-one Round.
How to prepare for PwC 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 Leadership Development, Consulting, Advisory, Risk Management and Management.
What are the top questions asked in PwC Consultant interview?

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

  1. A large South American toffee manufacturer wishes to acquire a European premium...read more
  2. What are the losses in pipes, how to design a water system for a MS build...read more
  3. What do you know about the possible acquisition of IndusInd Bank by Kotak Mahin...read more
How long is the PwC Consultant interview process?

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

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PwC Consultant Interview Process

based on 28 interviews

4 Interview rounds

  • HR Round
  • Case Study Round - 1
  • Case Study Round - 2
  • Case Study Round - 3
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PwC Consultant Salary
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₹6 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr
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Company culture

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Promotions

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