PwC HireVue Mock Interview

Master 30 PwC HireVue questions covering video responses, competency scenarios, and digital assessment formats.

WRITTEN BY KEVIN DOWNEY
QUESTION 3 OF 30

How do you build trust with those you work with?

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Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
Why the Interviewer Asks This Question

Many of the questions you can expect in an interview are carefully worded to reflect their core values and company culture. So take time to consider how the language they use can guide your answer. For example, this question centers on trust and relationship building. Research the company, and you'll find that their model of trust is centered around making progress and being results-driven, thereby following through on their commitments. They focus on empathy, working together, taking time to understand each other's needs, and caring.

Kevin Downey
Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
What You Need to Know

PwC offers the following advice to their candidates: "We would always recommend you start to prepare well in advance. A good place to start in all instances is to begin to understand the topics which will be discussed in your interview and to think about how your experiences, skills, and knowledge relate to these."

Consider how their company culture statements can guide your answer: "Our purpose, to build trust in society and solve important problems, is at the core of everything we do. Building trust for today and tomorrow. While we draw upon our 160-year history, our commitment for the future is clear. Striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. Our community of solvers are doubling down to build on our progress, and our purpose. We're advancing against our aspirations and how together with our people, our clients, nonprofits and coalitions of our peers, we've navigated unprecedented times with care, understanding, empathy and trust."

Kevin Downey
Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
Tips

HireVue advertises that "Your interview video will be analyzed by an assessment model (also called an algorithm). HireVue Assessments take the place of the same kinds of things that a recruiter or hiring manager would be looking for in a candidate for the job you're applying for."

PwC offers the following advice for setting up for your assessment interview, "Allow some time before the interview start time to enter the virtual interview room and check that the webcam, sound and lighting is suitable for your interview before it begins. Close any unnecessary browsers or applications that may notify you and distract you on your device during your interview. Have a glass of water ready next to you if you need it during the interview. Ensure you are in a quiet room or area, well lit and free of distractions."

Kevin Downey
Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
Experienced

"I am a firm believer that trust is earned. I would begin by taking advantage of every learning opportunity, learning about each other, learning what others are willing to share regarding their wisdom and knowledge, and proceeding with humility and empathy. Also, actions speak louder than words. So I would follow through on my commitments, take responsibility for my actions, and prove myself as a reliable member of the team and a trusted resource of accurate and up-to-date information."

30 PwC Interview Questions & Answers

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01 Tell me about yourself. ACCOMPLISHMENT 02 Why are you a good fit for PwC? COMPATIBILITY 03 How do you build trust with those you work with? BEHAVIORAL 04 Why PwC? CAREER GOALS 05 How important is it for you to work in a diverse and inclusive environment? DIVERSITY 06 How do you balance your personal and professional life to promote your well being? STRESS 07 Where do you want to take your career in the next three years? CAREER GOALS 08 What does your ideal working environment and work day look like? CAREER GOALS 09 What motivates you? CAREER GOALS 10 What kind of salary are you looking for? SALARY 11 What makes you an effective problem solver? PROBLEM SOLVING 12 Tell me about the last time you were unhappy with the quality of your work. EQ 13 What business strategy publications do you use to stay current in your industry? DILIGENCE 14 Tell me about the last time you mentored someone. LEADERSHIP 15 What is your style of leadership? LEADERSHIP 16 How do you build relationships with those you work with? TEAMWORK 17 Tell me about the last time you collaborated effectively with others. TEAMWORK 18 Tell me about the last time you exhibited business acumen. COMPATIBILITY 19 Tell me about the last time you experienced a professional failure and how you dealt with it. EQ 20 How do you approach making decisions when you don't have all the necessary information on hand? PROBLEM SOLVING 21 What are your strengths? COMPATIBILITY 22 How would you feel about working in a different position in the company? ADAPTABILITY 23 Why are you leaving your current job? DIRECT 24 When was the last time you received feedback, and how did it impact you? EQ 25 What does integrity mean to you? COMPATIBILITY 26 Where would you like a career with PwC to take you? CAREER GOALS 27 Tell me about someone who served as a memorable mentor for you. LEADERSHIP 28 Do you prefer to work alone or as part of a team? TEAMWORK 29 Would you be willing to travel for work? ADAPTABILITY 30 Tell me about a time you had to communicate a complex concept in simple terms. COMMUNICATION
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