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PwC Senior Consultant Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 25 Nov 2024

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?
  • Q2. How will you approach to identify improvement area in any manufacturing company
  • Q3. what is middleware and how is it configured.
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PwC Senior Consultant Interview Experiences

31 interviews found

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Oct 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Risk management, tprm,
  • Q2. Risk management, tprm
  • Q3. Casual, communication, tprm, vrm

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for PwC Senior Consultant interview:
  • Cissp
  • Risk management
  • Rfp, Rfi
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Go through the details, n communication should be precise and to the point. Round 2 will be same type.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. A couple of case studies and they will ask you the relevant solution or a data model that you want to propose
  • Ans. Refer to excel and Microsoft visio to create a data model and explain the same making sure you let them know why you are suggesting the approach
  • Answered Anonymously
  • Q2. What are the key points that defines a perfect user story?.. how important is acceptance criteria?
  • Ans. 

    A perfect user story is defined by clear and concise key points, and acceptance criteria are crucial for its success.

    • A perfect user story should be written from the perspective of the end user.

    • It should be concise and focused on a specific feature or functionality.

    • It should include clear acceptance criteria that define the expected behavior and outcomes.

    • Acceptance criteria help in ensuring that the user story is comple...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - You will be assessed on your quick thinking capabilities, Communication skill, Technical Knowledge and how you approach a problem statement. You will be hired by one of the best in the Market so they would also look out for the stand out resources.

Skills evaluated in this interview

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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Sep 2021. There were 5 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 - Case Study 

Guesstimate and any case study specific to you profile

Round 3 - Case Study 

Specific to your profile

Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About profile Certifications Knowledge on Cloud and Digital strategy
Round 5 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Cultural Fit Leadership skills Team skills Relationship Building skills Business capability expertise

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well and keep the thoughts aligned.
Approach matters.

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Aug 2021. 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 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Regarding SAP BW,SAP BPC analogies.
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What type of project attended? What. Were the role? Future aspirations Cause of job changes.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Technical round is crucial.Apart from that all process are very transparent.

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Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. A case study followed by questions related to the field.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just be sure about your approach even if you aren’t cent percent sure about the values

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

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. What your roles & responsibility as per technical perspective

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be very clear what you have written in your resume & take preparations accordingly

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I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Sep 2021. 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 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Core SAP FI questions
  • Q2. Integration questions
Round 3 - Behavioral 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Projects worked upon
  • Q2. Approach towards pre sales
  • Ans. 

    My approach towards pre-sales involves understanding the client's needs, providing tailored solutions, and building strong relationships.

    • Conduct thorough research on the client's industry and competitors

    • Identify pain points and offer customized solutions

    • Collaborate with the sales team to create compelling proposals

    • Build trust and rapport with clients through effective communication

    • Continuously follow up and provide sup

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep your basics strong.
Work on interview skills.

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed before Jun 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Basics of C# like oops, .net framework, then went on to c# .net core , design patterns, question on azure devops
  • Q2. What is middleware and how is it configured.
  • Ans. 

    Middleware is software that connects different applications or systems together.

    • Middleware acts as a bridge between different applications or systems

    • It can be configured to handle communication protocols, data transformation, and security

    • Examples of middleware include message queues, API gateways, and ESBs

    • Configuration can involve setting up connections, defining message formats, and configuring security policies

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Azure devops pipeline configs , azure functions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - be confident and prompt reply to questions , managerial rounds are also important so be aware and answer sensibly

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. General ques from my CV

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Poor Working Culture is what PwC stands for
Please avoid joining this place.

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed in Mar 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Technical questions on the past work experience, future expectations in terms of work exposure, my work interests. Apart from this , basic questions about your past employment (why do I want to switch, des...

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be thoroughly prepared for any type of questions framed from your CV. Study your CV well and be informative . Be confident while speaking and appearance. Smile throughout the interview, practise well for basic questions (myself , work experience, goals etc)
If you are not sure about any answer, just let them know you are not aware. They appreciate honesty rather than bluffs.
Read well about the job description and role offered. Keep your questions ready for the end to ask about their expectations from you if you wish to ask.
Just be relaxed and grab their attention and interest in you while you speak. That will work for sure. They shouldn't be left in doubt in understanding your responses.
Lastly, make sure you are well equipped with information of your interest (eg. Financial services)

PwC Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in PwC Senior 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 Senior 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 Analytics, Supply Chain, System integration, Advisory and Consulting.
What are the top questions asked in PwC Senior Consultant interview?

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

  1. What are the key points that defines a perfect user story?.. how important is a...read more
  2. How will you approach to identify improvement area in any manufacturing comp...read more
  3. what is middleware and how is it configur...read more
How long is the PwC Senior Consultant interview process?

The duration of PwC Senior Consultant interview process can vary, but typically it takes about 2-4 weeks to complete.

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