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PwC Senior Associate Consultant Interview Questions and Answers for Experienced

Updated 10 May 2024

PwC Senior Associate Consultant Interview Experiences for Experienced

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Interview experience
4
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Difficulty level
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Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
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I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Nov 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 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions related to Smart metering technology and integration of Smart meters with HES and MDM
  • Q2. Challenges faced during the project implementation and how were those addressed
  • Q3. API integration process and test cases
  • Q4. Smart metering standards and polices
  • Q5. Questions related to MS project ,MS PPT,MS word and Excel.
Round 3 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Question related to communication skills and behavioral skills
  • Q2. Salary negotiation
  • Q3. Discussions on benefits other than salary compensation

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Interview was full tough and 4 members panal shooted out continous questions on technologies used in my previous company.

Pls attend Interview with full preparation and don't get scared if any unknown questions asked during Interview......be confident and be loyal.

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Oct 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic as well as advanced level questions will be asked for the technical expertise you have.
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Some more advanced level questions pertaining to the technical as well as other skill if you have.
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Business acumen will be tested.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepare for any kind of technical questions for your area. Don't be oversmart by trying to answering all the questions. If you don't know something just tell it right away.

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I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Feb 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.
View all tips
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Tests are Pymetrics and an online case. Pymetrics is a personality test of sorts (risk aversion, pattern recognition, etc.) this was benchmarked against successful Consultants. Online case is multiple choice but the questions flow like a normal case interview. You will get a final round interview if you do really well on them. If you just ‘pass’, you have to have an internal designation of a high priority or very high priority candidate. (See advice)

Round 3 - Group Discussion 

Standard 2 case interviews with senior leaders, already a lot of material on this elsewhere

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I led campus recruiting for 2 top MBA programs. Every interaction before an interview is important. You really want to be on the high priority or very high priority lists. The coffee chats are not just to answer your questions, we make a 25-minute determination of whether you had an impressive background, we’re inquisitive, and passed the airport test. Make sure you bring your energy to all of it. It determines how much support you get and how many interactions you have with senior leaders during the recruiting process to give you advice.

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before May 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Case Study 

Internal case of a biscuit manufacturing company. Details about company background, sales, figures are given and based on those 3 questions were asked.

Round 2 - Case Study 

Part 2 of the same case study was asked where the company should go for IPO or expansion in local market. based on the facts, decision and justification had to be given

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a highly experienced consultant with a strong background in problem-solving and strategic planning.

    • Over 10 years of experience in consulting for various industries

    • Expertise in analyzing complex business challenges and providing effective solutions

    • Proven track record of delivering successful projects on time and within budget

    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to build rapport with clients

    • Ability to...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Confidence is key for this job. Even if the background is not an exact match they are willing to give you a shot if you think you are better.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. More question regarding business strategy rather than technical things
  • Q2. What type of testing u have used what's ur test strategy plan
  • Ans. 

    I have used various types of testing such as functional, regression, performance, and security testing. My test strategy plan involves identifying test scenarios, creating test cases, executing tests, and reporting defects.

    • Functional testing to ensure the software meets the specified requirements

    • Regression testing to ensure new changes do not affect existing functionality

    • Performance testing to ensure the software can h...

  • Answered by AI

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Nov 2018. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. How/where do you get inspiration
  • Ans. 

    I get inspiration from nature, art, travel, and conversations with diverse individuals.

    • Nature - observing the beauty and patterns in the natural world

    • Art - exploring different forms of creativity and expression

    • Travel - experiencing new cultures, landscapes, and perspectives

    • Conversations - learning from diverse individuals and their unique stories

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why are you looking for a change
  • Ans. 

    Seeking new challenges and growth opportunities in a dynamic work environment.

    • Looking to expand my skill set and knowledge in a new role

    • Interested in taking on more responsibilities and challenges

    • Seeking a more collaborative and innovative work environment

    • Want to explore new industries or sectors for career development

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Basic html, css & questions about AEM.

Round: Skype interview
Experience: Questions about the nature of the current work.

General Tips: They look for the following :
Strong communication skills, ability to interact directly with the clients via calls, confidence, where/how do we visit to learn new skills & get inspirations.
Skills: Skype call , Ability to interact with the client via calls, Confidence, Communication
Duration: 1-4 weeks

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Oct 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. How would you digitise NBFC loan disbursement
  • Ans. 

    Digitising NBFC loan disbursement involves implementing a digital platform for loan application, approval, and disbursement.

    • Develop a user-friendly digital platform for loan application and approval

    • Integrate the platform with credit bureaus for credit checks and risk assessment

    • Implement e-signature and e-KYC for paperless verification

    • Use APIs to connect with banks for fund transfer

    • Ensure data security and compliance wi...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared with Resume

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Aug 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. My work experience
  • Q2. The kind of work I had done
  • Q3. Technical questions on Accounting standards and auditing and tax matters

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I would say that you must be very confident about what everything you write in your CV. The interview revolves around yiur CV. One must not brag in the CV and write everything honestly and with proper justification

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Oct 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.
View all tips
Round 2 - Group Discussion 

It was a GD about the decision making skill.

Round 3 - Case Study 

Case study was about a company which wants to establish 8ts market in anew country

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident 8n what so ever you are saying. Do not hesitate to share your thoughts and be respectful to others

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Questions on Audit approach, controls.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - good experience.

PwC Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in PwC Senior Associate Consultant interview for experienced candidates?
PwC interview process for experienced candidates usually has 3 rounds. The most common rounds in the PwC interview process for experienced candidates are Technical, One-on-one Round and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for PwC Senior Associate Consultant interview for experienced candidates?
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 Analytics, ERP, Leadership Development, Management and SAP Consulting.
What are the top questions asked in PwC Senior Associate Consultant interview for experienced candidates?

Some of the top questions asked at the PwC Senior Associate Consultant interview for experienced candidates -

  1. Questions related to Smart metering technology and integration of Smart meters...read more
  2. Some more advanced level questions pertaining to the technical as well as other...read more
  3. Questions related to MS project ,MS PPT,MS word and Exc...read more

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