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2010 Telephone Interview PWC
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About PwC
We focus on three things: assurance, tax and advisory services. But we dont think off-the-shelf products and services are always the way to go. How we use our knowledge and experience depends on what you want to achieve. So well start by getting to know you. You do the talking, well do the listening. What you tell us will shape how we use our network of 161,000 people around the world and their connections, contacts and expertise to help you create the value youre looking for.
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Professional Services
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Vacancies
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What is an Interview?
Two way conversation with a purpose Opportunity for the interviewer to gain evidence Opportunity for the interviewee to obtain further information Not an interrogation!
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What is a competency?
Competency refers to the skills that are necessary to achieve an effective performance level in the job.
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PwCs competencies
Develop Self and Others through Coaching Communicate with Impact and Empathy Be Curious: Learn, Share & Innovate Lead & Contribute to Team Success Be Passionate about Client Service Demonstrate Courage & Integrity Build & Sustain Relationships Acquiring and Applying Commercial & Technical Expertise Manage Projects & Economics Be Open Minded, Agile with Change and Practical
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Set the scene Explain what you did Describe what your outcome was
Providing Evidence
Sample Questions
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Interview Techniques
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Sample Questions
Tell me about a time you have worked in a team? - What was your role? - What challenges did you face? Tell me what your greatest achievement to date has been? - Why? What have you learnt from it? Tell me what you know about PwC and the graduate role? Tell me about a recent business issue that you have read about? - What is your opinion? - Why does it interest you? Describe your strengths/tell me about your development areas?
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Smile. Smiling will project a positive image to the listener and will change your tone of voice. Just because you cant read the interviewers body language dont assume that its not going well. Speak slowly and enunciate clearly. Do not be afraid of silence. Your interviewer will be making notes. Take your time. It's perfectly acceptable to take a moment to collect your thoughts. Dont be afraid to ask the interviewer to repeat the question if you didnt understand. Be concise, do not provide long winded answers as this may detract from your main points Dont give one word answers. This is your opportunity to sell yourself.
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Summary
What an interview is PwC selection process Competencies we assess Techniques Interview Practice
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Graduate Positions Full time graduate roles Flying Start Degree Programme BA(Hons) Business Accounting and Finance Partnership with Newcastle University and Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) Four year degree with paid work placements
Telephone/Face to Face Interview Assessment Day Tests, interview, written and group exercise Offer
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Business Champions
Live business skills development programme Get support and advice to put your business idea into action Develop key employability skills Win an employability certificate, an internship or even a graduate job offer Enter by 19th November at www.brightfutures.org.uk
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www.pwc.com/uk/careers Imogen.omahony@uk.pwc.com or why not log on to our live chat to interact live with a recruiter
http://www.pwc.com/uk/en/careers/student/chat-live.jhtml
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