I applied through a recruiter. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at PwC (McLean, VA) in Feb 2009
Interview
Recruiting general begins with internal network in the firm which is quite large with over 35,000 employees. Internal recruiters and Executive Search firms also bring candidates to PwC. Process begins with resume screening and then phone screen by recruiter. After that is goes to phone screening by the hiring manager. Finally in person interviews are arranged with the hiring manager, peers, subordinates and the PwC line of service owner with final hiring approval authority.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Interviewers will try and understand your approach to leadership and interpersonal style to ensure cultural fit. They frequently go to "tell me about a manager you worked for that you did not think was effective and how you handled that situation" or something similar.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at PwC
Interview
I felt the process was too long and involved too many steps. Each time I felt it would be over they had yet another person I needed to speak with. I lost interest and pulled my resume.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
I was asked to provide a very detail explanation of a process I developed for oil & gas clients
The interview process was well handled and went smoothly. I was impressed with the professionalism of the executive recruiter. I would recommend interviewing with them. It did take some time to get all of the interviews scheduled - but that is understanding.
I applied online. I interviewed at PwC in Dec 2020
Interview
3 rounds, senior manager through partner. five separate interviews. all in office. everyone was friendly and helped me understand the expectations of the role. I was asked different questions by each interviewer. The partners talked more than asked questions.
