Hi Everyone,
I have received an invite to PwC Private's strategy and consulting division's Associate interview. Any tips and specific types of cases that I should look out for?
By the way, I am from Australia and thanks in advance.
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Hi there,
I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it:
- Given the diversity of project experiences and industries among your interviewers, it may be challenging to prepare for specific types of cases. Instead, I would suggest researching the industries and capabilities of your potential employer and ensuring your case study preparation covers these areas.
- Additionally, make sure to properly prepare for both general and behavioral fit questions in order to showcase your personal fit for the role.
If you would like a more detailed discussion on how to best prepare your upcoming PwC interviews, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.
Best,
Hagen
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Hi there,
Congrats on getting invited to the interview!
No specific cases. You should expect the standard interview process with cases from across industries. Just to be 100% sure, reach out to HR and ask them to clarify the process for the coming rounds and what type of cases to expect.
Best,
Cristian
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Hi,
Congrats on securing the interview.
I will make just 2 points:
- Focus on your core skills - this is ultimately the most important. If you have good fundamentals, it really doesn't matter what type of case you are thrown
- Clarify with HR if you can - it doesn't hurt and takes away abit of the stress and/or surprise. If I had clarified specifically with HR when I was interviewing, I would have been less surprised on the spot when I did my first ever interviews
All the best with your preparation!
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Hi there,
Congrats on getting the interview!
I recommend you read this: https://www.preplounge.com/en/articles/pitfalls-case-interview-preparation
And this: https://www.preplounge.com/en/articles/how-to-shift-your-mindset-to-ace-the-case
I'm based in Australia and worked at BCG here. I also know some of the folks at PwC. Feel free to message if you'd like Australia-based coaching support!
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