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Updated 11 Jan 2025

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Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

user image Manya Parmar

posted on 18 Feb 2024

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

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Feb 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why do you want to join PwC
  • Q2. Tell us something about your past work experience

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?
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Q1. How would you pass an entry for travel expenses incurred and paid by employee and was reimbursed? How would the end to end flow happens
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Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 2 Jun 2022

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

General Apti with MS.Excel, Grammer and Language.

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about your self
  • Q2. Few technical questions on Accounts.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and always go well prepared on the job role.

Top PwC Associate Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Create a table with specified columns Alter the table and add new columns Create another table with help of existing tables Write a query which uses group by clause Write a query which uses having clause
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Summer Intern Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 13 Dec 2022

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Dec 2021. 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 - Aptitude Test 

PwC gamified assessment - testing on memory, analytical skills, reaction time. ends with numerical assessment

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why PwC? Different from other big 4
  • Q2. Why this department?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be proactive and engaged in interview. Show you passion for the respective industry and programme you're applying for. Learn about pwc and their work

Summer Intern Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. There are 8 bottles of milk out of which one bottle is poisoned. What will be the minimum number of persons required to find the poisoned bottle if the person dies within 24 hours of drinking the poison. You have only 24 hours.
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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Oct 2022. There were 4 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 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Testing basics Sylc Sdlv
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Selenium test scenarios test cases defect
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary expectation Long term relationship expectations

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It's easy to crack if have good confidence.

Top PwC Senior Consultant Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. What are the key points that defines a perfect user story?.. how important is acceptance criteria?
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Q1. 1. What's the use of update sets and how do you move update set from one instance to another? Once you imported the update set, what will you do? To check the customisations, You need to do open the update set and do something. What is that... read more
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forensic data analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 2 Dec 2021

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Nov 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. How many credit card transactions occur in a day
  • Q2. How would you rate your python, sql and tableau skills
  • Q3. FizzBuzz codin question with followup questions on improvement
  • Q4. Why pwc and why this role

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - 1. psycho metric
2. video interview
3. asseessment centre - group exercise, 4 numerical tasks, 1 written tasks and 1 itnerview with hr (motivational and culture fit questions)
4. Final itnerivew - Interview with director, manager and associate (technical focus)

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sepeclist Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 20 Apr 2024

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

I was interviewed before Apr 2023.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Maily from sql , like join , count(), group , some question about education background
Round 2 - Group Discussion 

Gd in group of 4-5 students, topic was random

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Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Srikar Reddy

posted on 27 Aug 2023

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

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Aug 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

The Aptitude test was mostly based on the excel skills.

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What would be the factors you consider if you were travelling with your parents? What are they?
  • Q2. What would be the factors you consider while travelling with your friends? Why there is a change in the factors?
  • Q3. What are the steps involved in SDLC process?
  • Ans. 

    SDLC process involves planning, designing, developing, testing, and deploying software.

    • 1. Planning phase involves defining project scope, requirements, and creating a project plan.

    • 2. Design phase includes creating system architecture, database design, and user interface design.

    • 3. Development phase involves coding, unit testing, and integration testing.

    • 4. Testing phase includes system testing, user acceptance testing, a...

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It was mostly situational and behavioiral rather than technical. They will test how you would handle various situtations.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Top PwC Associate Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Create a table with specified columns Alter the table and add new columns Create another table with help of existing tables Write a query which uses group by clause Write a query which uses having clause
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Associate Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What is mean of TTR & why required for powder coating process ?
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Technology Consultant interview

user image Company Insider

posted on 16 Nov 2021

I applied via campus placement at Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology (NSIT) and was interviewed in Dec 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

1 hour test
15 questions of quants
15 questions of Di
15 questions of logical reasoning

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Study hard all the best
  • Q2. Why joins are used in SQL?
  • Ans. 

    Joins are used in SQL to combine data from two or more tables based on a related column.

    • Joins are used to retrieve data from multiple tables in a single query.

    • They are used to combine data based on a related column or key.

    • There are different types of joins such as inner join, left join, right join, and full outer join.

    • Joins can be used to filter data based on specific conditions.

    • Example: SELECT * FROM table1 INNER JOIN

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Round 3 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Why should we hire you?
  • Ans. 

    I have extensive experience in data analysis and a proven track record of delivering actionable insights.

    • I have a strong background in data analysis and have successfully completed numerous projects in this field.

    • I have a deep understanding of statistical analysis and can effectively interpret complex data sets.

    • I am skilled in using various analytical tools and software, such as Excel, SQL, and Python.

    • I have excellent ...

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  • Q2. Tell me about yourself.
  • Ans. 

    I am an experienced Senior Analyst with a strong background in data analysis and problem-solving.

    • Over 8 years of experience in analyzing complex data sets and providing actionable insights

    • Proficient in statistical analysis and data visualization tools such as Python, R, and Tableau

    • Led a team of analysts to successfully implement cost-saving measures resulting in a 15% reduction in expenses

    • Developed and implemented data...

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  • Q3. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
  • Ans. 

    My strengths include strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work well under pressure. My weaknesses include being overly critical of my own work and sometimes struggling with delegation.

    • Strength: Strong analytical skills

    • Strength: Attention to detail

    • Strength: Ability to work well under pressure

    • Weakness: Being overly critical of my own work

    • Weakness: Struggling with delegation

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for PwC Senior Analyst interview:
  • SQL
  • Data Analysis
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - 1. Know your career goals
2. plan ahead
3. Get your resume ready and study your resume in detail
4. research companies
5. apply with confidence
6. succeed in your current job
7. prepare for interviews
8. expand your skills
9. network regularly
10. expand your skills

Skills evaluated in this interview

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Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 2 Apr 2022

I applied via campus placement at ICAI Institute of Chartered Accountants, Noida and was interviewed in Mar 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Transfer Pricing applicability
Round 2 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Problems faced in articleship
  • Ans. 

    Problems faced during articleship

    • Long working hours

    • Lack of guidance from seniors

    • Low stipend

    • Unfair treatment by employers

    • Difficulty in balancing work and studies

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and straightforward

Top PwC Associate Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Create a table with specified columns Alter the table and add new columns Create another table with help of existing tables Write a query which uses group by clause Write a query which uses having clause
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Associate Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What is mean of TTR & why required for powder coating process ?
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PwC Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in PwC interview for freshers?
PwC interview process for freshers usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the PwC interview process for freshers are Technical, One-on-one Round and Aptitude Test.
How to prepare for PwC interview for freshers?
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, Research Analysis, Management, Advisory and Consulting.
What are the top questions asked in PwC interview for freshers?

Some of the top questions asked at the PwC interview for freshers -

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How long is the PwC interview process?

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

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