Professional Services / Consulting · London, UK
PwC Interview Questions & Process
Quick answer
PwC's process runs from an online application and behavioural/aptitude assessments to a 'Career Unlocked' or job-specific assessment centre with a written exercise, group activity and partner interview. It's competency- and strengths-based, aligned to the PwC Professional framework (whole leadership, business acumen, relationships, technical).
About PwC
PwC, a Big Four firm, recruits across audit, tax, consulting and deals. Its assessment is built around the 'PwC Professional' leadership framework, blending aptitude tests, a job simulation, and an assessment centre that culminates in a partner or director interview.
What they assess
The PwC interview process
| Stage | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Online application | Application form and role eligibility. |
| Online assessments | Behavioural and aptitude (numerical/logical) tests, plus a game-based assessment. |
| Job simulation | A realistic preview task relevant to the line of service. |
| Assessment centre | Written exercise, group exercise and a partner/director interview. |
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PwC interview questions
- 1Why PwC, and why this line of service?
- 2Tell me about a time you built a relationship to get something done.
- 3How do you stay commercially aware? Give a recent example.
- 4Describe a time you adapted your communication for an audience.
- 5Tell me about a time you took the lead on something.
- 6Work through this written business case and recommend an approach.
How to prepare for a PwC interview
- Learn the PwC Professional framework and map answers to it.
- Stay commercially aware — bring a recent business story or two.
- In the group exercise, contribute and include others, don't dominate.
- Practise numerical reasoning before the aptitude tests.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Dominating or staying silent in the group exercise.
- No commercial awareness examples.
- Generic motivation for PwC.
- Underestimating the aptitude tests.
Frequently asked questions
What happens at a PwC assessment centre?
Typically a written business exercise, a group exercise and a partner or director interview, assessing the PwC Professional framework.
What is the PwC Professional framework?
PwC's leadership model covering whole leadership, business acumen, technical capabilities and relationships — the basis for its interview scoring.
Are there aptitude tests at PwC?
Yes — PwC uses behavioural and aptitude assessments (including numerical and logical reasoning) early in the process.
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