Upcoming PwC People & Organization Consulting Interview

Hi there,

PWC consulting interview formats can vary quite significantly across geographies, based on feedback from some of my past coachees - if you could share which office, will be easier to give specific advice. Alternatively, always a good idea to check with local recruiting team / HR, as some coaches already highlighted.

Generally speaking, format will usually be candidate-led - as Christian also mentioned. However, the degree can vary based on interviewer style. While some let you lead 100%, others tend to jump in with more questions and keep it a bit more conversational.

Re prep time - typically there won't be too much of that in a 1h case format. You will usually get an either short written (common for PWC) or verbal problem briefing, and at times exhibits may be shared (esp. true for many org-related topics) - then, just like typical candidate-led settings, once gone through that, you can take a few min to verify the understanding, ask clarifying questions and develop an initial case framework. But again, exact format & timings can be quite office-specific.

Feel free to PM, if you have follow up questions.

Hope this helps.

Regards, Andi     

Hey,

Is this for UK/London? Please clarify the format with HR, but very likely you will be given a case (1-2 pages) to read & prepare and then the interviewer will ask you a series of questions or just one broad question - how will you approach this problem and/or how will you solve this problem for the client. I dont think they will ask you to prepare any slides, but best to clarify everything with HR.

I am very familiar with what PwC looks for and have helped some candidates get in recently. Check out the Human Capital cases I have published on PrepLounge- https://www.preplounge.com/en/profile.php?id=334455

If you need support in your prep, please feel free to write to me directly.

Hi there,

Congrats on getting the interview!

Yes, I personally interviewed with PwC and of course have trained countless candidates in getting ready for the case study interviews.

Hard to provide “any” advice here as the topic is so broad and I don't know your situation (skills, strengths, weaknesses, background, style of learning, etc.) but feel free to reach out and I can give you tailored advice!

Here's some reading for cases: https://www.preplounge.com/en/articles/how-to-shift-your-mindset-to-ace-the-case

And here's some reading for the fit portion: https://www.preplounge.com/en/articles/tell-me-about-yourself-interview-question

Hi there, 

Sure - the usual format follows the candidate-led style of cases. They usually have cases from across the industry spectrum so they  don't test you only on the focus of your prospective role. 

That being said it's always best to reach out to your recruiter / HR and proactively act these questions. There are differences between regions and offices and practices so it's good to make sure you have the most up to date info.

Hello!

I would clarify this with HR, since it totally changes in case it´s a written case vs. not. 

Hello!

For FIT, the "Integrated FIT guide for MBB" has been recently published in PrepLounge´s shop (https://www.preplounge.com/en/shop/tests-2/integrated-fit-guide-for-mbb-34)

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Hope it helps!

Cheers, 

Clara