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Updated 11 Jan 2025

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Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 27 Jun 2017

I was interviewed in Nov 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

6 Questions

  • Q1. Questions were about the work I had done in my internships, General questions on core engineering topics
  • Q2. Tell me about yourself?
  • Q3. Your background?
  • Q4. What do you do in your free time?
  • Q5. Questions related to general awareness
  • Q6. Discussion on the skills written on the resume.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Shortlisting on data analytics background/ Management Internship experience

Round: Test
Tips: Medium level of toughness
Duration: 1 hour

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Asked about everything written in the resume. (related to technical points)
Tips: Communicate and explain properly

Round: HR Interview
Tips: The next questions of the HR will be based on the answer that you gave to his previous one. Thoroughly read about the company.

Round: Telephonic conversation senior employes
Experience: I was asked to tell my favorite subject. Then the interviewer picked on of the subjects that I had mentioned him and asked me about what all topics I had covered on that subject. I was asked to explain every topic with proper examples.
Tips: They will test how well structures your answer is. Mention the subject fairly related to the JD.

College Name: VIT Vellore

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I was interviewed in Mar 2017.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. WHAT ARE YOUR STRENGTH
  • Q2. AS-16

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: HR Interview
Experience: MY CONFIDENCE AND QUICK LEARNING
Tips: STAY CALM

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: I DESCRIBED MY WORKING DURING MY ARTICLESHIP
Tips: BE CONFIDENT

Round: PARTNER
Experience: HOW LONG DID I PLAN TO CONTINUE IN THE ORGANISATION
Tips: BE TRUE

Skills: Confidence Levels Of Students, Technical Knowledge(ML
College Name: MAHARANI COLLEGE

Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

user image Rahul Raghuwanshi

posted on 11 Dec 2015

I applied via Referral

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. •How will you manage someone in your team who is very aggressive?
  • Ans. 

    I would address the behavior directly and provide support for the individual to manage their aggression.

    • Have a private conversation with the individual to discuss their behavior and how it is impacting the team

    • Provide resources for the individual to manage their aggression, such as anger management classes or counseling

    • Set clear expectations for behavior and consequences if the behavior continues

    • Monitor the individual'...

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  • Q2. •How will you set up a new department?
  • Ans. 

    To set up a new department, I would follow a structured approach that involves defining goals, identifying resources, and establishing processes.

    • Define the purpose and goals of the department

    • Identify the necessary resources, including personnel, equipment, and budget

    • Establish processes and procedures for the department's operations

    • Develop a communication plan to ensure collaboration with other departments

    • Create a train...

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  • Q3. •Tell me about your work experience abroad? Did you experience any cultural shock?
  • Ans. 

    I have worked in multiple countries and experienced cultural differences, but no major cultural shock.

    • Worked in Japan, where punctuality and respect for hierarchy are highly valued

    • Worked in the US, where work-life balance is important and direct communication is common

    • Worked in the UAE, where Friday is a weekend day and Arabic is the official language

    • Adapted to different cultural norms and learned to appreciate diversi

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  • Q4. •How would you manage a project? If suddenly some uncertain situation arises, how would you deal with it?
  • Ans. 

    I would manage a project by following a structured approach and adapt to uncertain situations by analyzing the situation and taking appropriate actions.

    • I would start by defining the project scope, objectives, and deliverables.

    • Then, I would create a project plan with timelines, milestones, and resources required.

    • I would communicate the plan to all stakeholders and ensure everyone is on the same page.

    • If an uncertain situ...

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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Behavioural Interview
Experience: This interview was completely a behavioral plus a situation based interview. Interviewer asked about various situations and asked me what and how I would react to or manage those situations.





Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: This round was a mix of PI questions (mostly resume based) and small cases. Some case questions asked were
•How would you decide what transportation mode to choose for movement of materials?
•What is the market size of golf equipment in South Africa?

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: This round was again a mix of PI questions and cases. Some case questions asked were
•What is the market size of lighting fixtures in Middle-East?
•How would you devise a market entry strategy in Middle-East for a US based lighting equipment manufacturer?
•How would you reduce the cost of inbound logistics at an automotive facility?

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: This round was mostly to check fitment. A lot of personal questions were asked. Additionally some cases were asked too
•How will you improve the efficiency of Kendriya Vidyalayas (I was a student here, so this question). Develop a linear program to achieve this. (Again due to my background)
•List 10 different uses of a refrigerator for an Eskimo?
Tips: Be very clear about the question “Why PRTM”? This will come in all the rounds.

Skills:
College Name: Indian School Of Business (ISB)

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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Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Why this line of work?
  • Ans. 

    I have a passion for analyzing and improving business processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.

    • I enjoy problem-solving and finding solutions to complex issues.

    • I have a strong attention to detail and a desire to ensure accuracy in financial reporting.

    • I appreciate the opportunity to work with a variety of departments and stakeholders within an organization.

    • I find satisfaction in helping organizations achieve thei...

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  • Q2. What kind of career do you plan for yourself and how will the company help you reach there?
  • Ans. 

    I plan to become a senior internal auditor and the company can help me by providing opportunities for growth and development.

    • I aim to gain more experience in the field of internal auditing and develop my skills in risk management and compliance.

    • I plan to take on more responsibilities and eventually become a team leader or manager.

    • The company can support me by providing training programs, mentorship, and opportunities f...

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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Written test was on the CAT based pattern where they had questions from quantitative aptitude, verbal ability and logical reasoning. It was of mediocre difficulty but would require practice to ace it easily.

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: I interpreted it as the rays of sun which marks the beginning of a new day, a new hope and it spreads over to one and all equally and unbiased. Also religiously orange is also a very pure color. Some people compared organizations to orange, a fruit, as in where people are together under one name and even though they are of different natures and attitudes they work together for one firm.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: The interview was a complete HR interview. They asked me about myself, my strengths and weakness and where do I see myself in the next 5 years. They also inquired about my long term and short term goals. These were very generic HR question about which I had already prepared.
This was all about my interview. As you can see it was a simple one, they had primarily made the selection based on the resume and how you answered the generic HR questions.

College Name: SHRI RAM COLLEGE OF COMMERCE

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Associate Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 20 Jan 2015

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. Why PWC?
  • Ans. 

    PWC is a leading global professional services firm with a strong reputation for excellence and innovation.

    • PWC has a diverse range of clients across various industries

    • PWC offers a wide range of services including audit, tax, and consulting

    • PWC has a strong focus on innovation and technology

    • PWC provides excellent opportunities for career growth and development

    • PWC has a strong commitment to corporate responsibility and sus

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  • Q2. What do you know about PWC?
  • Ans. 

    PWC is a multinational professional services network.

    • Provides audit, tax, and consulting services to various industries

    • Has a presence in over 157 countries

    • Ranked as the world's second-largest professional services network

    • Clients include major corporations, governments, and non-profit organizations

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  • Q3. Strengths and weaknesses
  • Q4. Location preference
  • Q5. Random questions:-How do earthquakes occur? What is metamorphosis?
  • Ans. 

    Earthquakes occur due to the movement of tectonic plates. Metamorphosis is the process of transformation in living organisms.

    • Earthquakes occur when two tectonic plates move against each other, causing a release of energy in the form of seismic waves.

    • Metamorphosis is a process of transformation in living organisms, where an organism undergoes a physical change in form and structure.

    • Examples of metamorphosis include the ...

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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: CAT type questions were asked.
Duration: 60 minutes

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: As it was open for all departments, questions of a general kind about project and internship were asked. Favourite area and basic questions on it.

Round: HR Interview
Tips: Looking for people with good communication skills.

General Tips: If performance is good, chance to move to the consulting arm from the accounting arm, which handles financial advisory, etc.
College Name: IIT KANPUR

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Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 14 Jan 2015

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: CGPA cut-off was 7.5 but later they allowed other students too.No tests but a GD is done to shortlist students for interview. They give up to 5 minutes, to think and 10 more minutes to come to a conclusion.Last year one of the topics was 'Discuss strategies followed by CCD'.
Tips: Soft skills are important.Prepare for quant and do attend the mock GDs and other activities organised by the placement team.

Round: Interview
Experience: Asked to justify GD conclusions.Importance is given to your conversing skills and the ability to convince others.
Tips: Know your resume inside out. Panellists do ask about it.HR interviewers like to hear something smart.

Skill Tips: ""
College Name: IIT Madras

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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?

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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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