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PwC Management Consultant Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 25 Nov 2024

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Management Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 25 Nov 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Are you willing to Travel?
  • Q2. Are you willing to Relocate?
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Mar 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. Why PwC India and why a career in management consulting
  • Q3. Since you are a fresher, why should I select you over people with more work experience and/ or with more relevant qualifications like CA/ CFA
  • Q4. Mini case: Suppose you have been contracted by a trucking company. They are facing an issue in terms of collections, their debtor turnover is way less than the industry standard. Walk me through the proces...
  • Ans. 

    Analyze and improve the trucking company's debtor turnover through process evaluation and strategic recommendations.

    • 1. Assess current collection processes: Review invoicing, payment terms, and follow-up procedures.

    • 2. Benchmark against industry standards: Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) for debtor turnover in the trucking sector.

    • 3. Segment customers: Classify clients based on payment behavior to tailor collec...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Do you have any questions for me
Round 2 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Why do you want to join PwC India
  • Q2. Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years
  • Q3. Do you have any more questions for me

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for PwC Management Consultant interview:
  • Business Case
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Very standard campus recruiting process; solving cases and being thorough with your resume goes a long way.

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

CAT level aptitude test

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Since I belong from Mining department I was asked core Mining Questions
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Jun 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical projects, The lean implementation using JIT principles
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Cost management and problem solving techniques
  • Ans. 

    Cost management involves identifying and controlling expenses while problem solving techniques help in finding solutions to issues.

    • Cost management involves budgeting, forecasting, and tracking expenses

    • Problem solving techniques include root cause analysis, brainstorming, and SWOT analysis

    • Effective cost management can lead to increased profitability and competitiveness

    • Problem solving techniques can help identify and add...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Attend with confident and the self confidence will pave the way into big 4

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Sep 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions on ML algorithms, Statistics
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Case study is given and questions on thought process of analysis

What are the roles & responsibilities of a Management Consultant at PwC?

Project Management

  • Lead team on project delivery and manage client conversations
  • Plan and develop integration and separation projects

Read full roles & responsibilities

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Sep 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all tips
Round 2 - Group Discussion 

Discussion regaridng the core niche areas of recruitment

Round 3 - Assignment 

Can't disclose the topic of the presentation here.

Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic domain related interview questions and quesiotns regarding preivous job experiences.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be Smart, Be Confident

PwC HR Interview Questions

286 questions and answers

Q. What motivated you to choose this company?
Q. What motivated you to choose a career in cybersecurity?
Q. What skills do you have?

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed in Mar 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. 4 rounds of interview for their management consulting: operations practise. 3 of which were case rounds.
  • Q2. Case on spend analysis and cost reductions
  • Q3. Levers of sourcing
  • Ans. 

    Levers of sourcing refer to the different strategies and tactics used to acquire goods and services from suppliers.

    • Negotiation tactics

    • Supplier relationship management

    • Cost analysis and optimization

    • Supply chain optimization

    • Outsourcing and offshoring

    • Risk management

    • Contract management

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Case on managing Teir 2 & 3 suppliers and bringing down costs
  • Q5. Case on manufacturing ( preventive maintenance)

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare your supply chain concepts really well. Be patient, the process can take a month.
Prepare concepts on inventory , logistics , sourcing & procurement & manufacturing
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I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before May 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical discussion on the tech skills. Not much high level, basic and some scenarios.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Unsure if Versant test is still there or not. Communication skills should be clear and crisp.

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Jul 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

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  • Ans. 

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    • IDT has launched a new CRISPR enzyme called Alt-R Cas12a (Cpf1) that can target AT-rich regions of the genome.

    • IDT has also developed a new CRISPR-Cas9 system that allows for multiplexed gene editing.

    • IDT has expanded its portfolio of PrimeTime qPCR assays for gene expression analysis.

    • IDT has introduced a new line of xGen Lockdown Pan...

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  • Q2. Work experience related questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Appear confident

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Dec 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Javascript basics, like closure, event loop

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be thorough with your resume

PwC Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in PwC Management Consultant interview?
PwC interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the PwC interview process are One-on-one Round, Resume Shortlist and Technical.
How to prepare for PwC Management Consultant interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at PwC. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at PwC expect are Management Consulting, Strategy consulting, Business process, Due Diligence and Information Technology.
What are the top questions asked in PwC Management Consultant interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the PwC Management Consultant interview -

  1. Mini case: Suppose you have been contracted by a trucking company. They are fac...read more
  2. Cost management and problem solving techniq...read more
  3. Levers of sourci...read more

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Overall Interview Experience Rating

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based on 8 interview experiences

Difficulty level

Moderate 100%

Duration

Less than 2 weeks 75%
2-4 weeks 25%
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₹18.8 L/yr - ₹33 L/yr
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Promotions

2.5

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