I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at PwC in Apr 2016
Interview
Just finished my Telephone Interview with PWC. I had a pleasant interviewer who put me at ease and the overall interview was a pleasant experience. The questions that were asked were only the ones that have been discussed online and on several forums. I was prepared but still was nervous and blabbered a bit. Waiting to hear about the results.
Usual questions included Why PWC?, Why assurance? Recent business news you've tracked that PWC can help with, What do you know about the qualification you will be undertaking etc.
She asked me questions from all the core competencies. Follow the STAR technique and be calm and prepared.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Give me an example of an instance where you inculcated relationships outside of your normal work and how have you maintained it post- project?
Very straightforward, partners & senior managers were friendly and asked expected technical questions. Key thing to stand out is to really research the company and how the grad programme works - focus on exactly what you will do in assurance, what the role would look like and also some basic accounting understanding.
online application for graduate role had initial aptitude test. I passed and did the one way digital interview which was just answering 2 questions where you record your self. Passed and went to assessment center which was a group case study and interview.
There will be 2 parts in the interview process. First is case study and second is user interview. Case study is about if you become an auditor, how will you audit the client. The user interview is basic questions like experience, where will you be in 5 years, etc.