Are you preparing for the upcoming PwC interview? If yes, then carefully read through this article because we have listed the top common PwC interview questions and answers that you can use to practice, perform to impress your interviewer, and get hired faster. (Check out our free interview ebook to help you ace any interview – you can download it here) .
As the interview is approaching, it is of utmost importance to research and practice possible questions that will be asked on D-day. Through careful research, you can be more articulate, hold a great conversation with your interviewer, and leave a lasting good impression on their minds, which will work to speed up your hiring process. Because at the end of the day, they aren’t just looking to hire anyone, but someone who fits the company’s core values and goals, hence give it your very best if you wish to be hired. Let’s discuss the top 10 general PwC interview questions and answers to expect in 2025.
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Top 10 Common PwC Interview Questions and Answers
We should begin with behavioral and general questions, after which we will delve deeper into the technical questions and answers, let’s get into it!
1. Tell Me About Yourself (Introduce Yourself)
Whichever way this question is thrown at you, it is basically asked to gauge what you are currently doing, your previous professional activities, and what your future ambitions are. Therefore, don’t hesitate to introduce yourself in a way that will sell you out as the best candidate for the job role. Here is a sample answer:
“Good morning/afternoon. My name is Deborah Bright. I’m a graduate of XYZ University, with a strong foundation in Business Management. Originally from [Your Hometown/Area], I’ve been living and working/studying in Port Harcourt for over 4 months, and I’m deeply familiar with the local business environment.
In my previous role/studies, I’ve developed a keen interest in [mention Specific Area of Interest Related to the Role]. For example, at [Previous Company/University], I [Briefly Mention a Relevant Achievement or Experience]. I’m particularly drawn to [Company Name]’s commitment to [Mention Something Specific About the Company That Interests You], and I believe my skills in [Mention 1-2 Key Skills] would be a valuable asset to your team.
Also, I’m a proactive and results-oriented individual, and I’m eager to contribute my skills and learn from the experienced professionals at [Company Name]. I’m confident that my ability to adapt quickly and my passion for [Relevant Field] make me a strong candidate for this position.”
Hopefully, with this sample answer, you can learn how to tailor it to your job role and personality; this is just a sample.
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2. What Are Your Strengths and Weaknesses?
A job seeker once told me that she understands if an interviewer is asking to know her strengths, but what she doesn’t quite see the reason for being asked about her weaknesses because to her they are supposed to gauge how well she can work for them and not how she can’t perform. Are you also wondering why they ask to know your weaknesses during an interview? So here is what I told her, which can also benefit you. The weaknesses your interviewer would be pleased to hear are something like, a tendency to avoid asking for help, excessive focus on detail, or difficulty saying no, etc. All these are good weaknesses to say in an interview.
Also, when talking about your weaknesses, highlight how you are actively working towards becoming a better version of yourself. As for the strengths, you already know what the interviewer wants to hear; attention to detail, handling conflict, project management, multitasking, etc. – one hack to know what your interviewer wants is to carefully review the job description. By articulating your strengths and weaknesses thoughtfully, you can make a good impression on your interviewer.
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3. Why Should We Hire You? Common PwC Interview Questions and Answers
Plan your answer to effectively convince them you are the ideal candidate. How can you convince them? Highlight your skills and expertise, match your qualifications to the job, emphasize teamwork/collaboration skills (PS: employers want to hire someone who can work cohesively in a group, supporting each other and helping them grow), your accomplishments, and don’t forget that as you are listing all these qualities that should make them hire you, your body language is also in sync; showing enthusiasm and eagerness.
Here is a sample answer:
Think this through before answering because you really need to convince them that you are the best fit for the job. How can you convince them? Highlight your skills and expertise, match your qualifications to the job, emphasize teamwork/collaboration skills (PS: employers want to hire someone who can work cohesively in a group, supporting each other and helping them grow), your accomplishments, and don’t forget that as you are listing all these qualities that should make them hire you, your body language is also in sync; showing enthusiasm and eagerness to work.
4. Why do You Want to Work for PwC?
Interviewers ask this question to determine if you genuinely want to work for PwC, or if you’re applying indiscriminately. They also want to know if you will thrive in their environment and contribute positively to the team. You can impress them by stating you want to work for PwC because it is a global leader in professional services, offers diverse career paths, focuses strongly on professional development, commits to innovation and technology, provides a collaborative work environment, and positively impacts clients. Any employer would be pleased to hear this from a potential employee.
5. What do You Know About PwC’s Services and Offerings?
This question is to assess your knowledge of the company’s services and offerings, and your ability to research and understand complex topics. Before your interview, research PwC’s website and familiarise yourself with the various business products and services that it offers. Here is a sample answer:
PwC is a global professional services network, offering expertise in audit and assurance, tax, and consulting. I understand they provide services across various industries, focusing on areas like digital transformation, cybersecurity, and ESG. In Port Harcourt, I know they engage with businesses in the energy sector, among others, providing valuable insights and solutions.
These are just an overview of some of the behavioral questions that are often asked in PwC interviews, let’s look into 5 other common PwC interview questions and answers – the technical aspect of it.
Technical Questions
6. What’s Your Experience With Power BI? Common PwC Interview Questions and Answers
Highlight specific projects where you used Power BI, outline the data sources you connected, transformations performed, visualizations created, and the positive impact on decision-making within your previous role; also, ensure to mention your proficiency in key Power BI features like Power Query, Data Modeling, and DAX functions, while quantifying your results whenever possible.
Sample Answer: I’ve used Power BI to create interactive dashboards for [mention a specific project or type of analysis, e.g., sales data, financial reporting]. I’m proficient in data modeling, DAX calculations, and visualizing data to provide actionable insights.
7. What is the Distinction Between Linear and Non-linear Data Structures?
Interviewers ask about the distinction between linear and non-linear data structures to assess a candidate’s fundamental understanding of data structures, their ability to analyze data organization, and their capability to choose the appropriate structure for a given problem based on the complexity of relationships between data elements. So, based on the shape/arrangement of the data pieces, data structures are split into two types. Linear and non-linear data structures are the two types.
| Non-Linear Data Structure | Linear Data Structure |
| A single node can connect an unlimited number of items. | Only the next and/or previous elements are linked to the current element. |
| There are multiple levels of involvement. | There is only one level involved. There are multiple levels of involvement. |
| Non-Linear Data Structures are easier to implement. | Linear Data Structures are challenging to implement. |
| We cannot explore all items in a single traversal without storing visited elements. | We can explore all items in a single traversal without storing visited elements. |
| The data is organized in a hierarchical/non-linear manner. | The data items are organized in a sequential/linear order. |
| Examples: Trie, Trees, Graphs, etc. | Examples: Queue, Array, Linked List, Stack, etc. |
8. What Is The Meaning Of A Dangling Pointer? What Should You Do To Handle It?
Dangling pointers occur when a programmer creates, uses, and then frees an object in memory but does not change the object’s pointer value accordingly — in this case, to a null pointer. To handle it, set the pointer to NULL immediately after deallocation. This prevents accidental access to the freed memory.
9. Is it Possible to Print 1-100 Without Using Loops? If so, how?
Before you answer this, understand the reason behind the question; The interviewer is trying to see if you understand that loops are not the only way to achieve iterative results. Start by confidently stating that it is indeed possible to print numbers 1-100 without using explicit loops (like for or while). This can be achieved using recursion. (Also Check out this article on PwC technical interview questions and answers).
10. What is the Difference Between a Binary Tree and a Binary Search Tree?
A Binary Tree is a tree with no more than two children per node. The value that a node or its children can have is unrestricted. In the case of a binary tree, searching requires traversing the entire tree.
- Think of it like a family tree where each person can have up to two kids.
- The order of the “kids” doesn’t matter.
- Finding someone in this tree might mean checking every person.
On the other hand, the left subtree of a node can only contain nodes whose values are less than the parent node’s value, and the right subtree of a node can only have nodes whose values are greater than the parent node’s value. In the case of a Binary Search Tree, we simply need to traverse the tree’s height (in the worst-case scenario) for searching.
- It’s a special family tree where the “kids” are organized.
- Everyone on the left side is “younger” (smaller value) than the parent.
- Everyone on the right side is “older” (larger value) than the parent.
- Finding someone is much faster because you can quickly go left or right.
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Conclusion on Common PwC Interview Questions and Answers
In conclusion, the recruitment process at PwC is structured in a way that will filter the best candidates from the rest; that is why it is sometimes considered tough, but that shouldn’t scare you. With the questions we have discussed here, you can have a good insight into the common questions to expect, and how to answer them to impress the interviewer and increase your chances of getting your dream job role at PricewaterhouseCoopers. If you need further assistance with your interview preparation, contact our professional interview coach to help you get started on your journey to landing your dream job. Good luck!
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