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- What is the most difficult decision you had to make in a managerial position?
Big 4 Partner Interview Tips | How to prepare & what to expect on the day | KPMG, PwC, Deloitte, EY
Common Big 4 Interview Questions (KPMG, Deloitte, E&Y, PwC)
1) Walk me through your resume*
2) Tell me a little about yourself or background*
3) Why KPMG/Deloitte/PwC/E&Y?*
4) Why audit/tax/advisory?*
5) Where do you see your yourself in 5 to 10 years?
6) Tell me about a time when you had to be a leader.
7) Tell me about a time when you were had to overcome an obstacle to get something done.
8) Tell me about a goal you had and how you achieved it.
9) Tell me about a time when someone asked you to do something unethical.
10) How well do you work do in a team setting?
11) Give me an example of a time when you were in a moral dilemma and how you handled it.
12) Give me an example of a time when you were working in a team, and a team member wasn’t meeting their responsibilities (and how you handled it.)
13) Tell me about a time when you disagreed with someone in your group.
14) Tell me about a time when you had to work under pressure with strict deadlines.
15) Tell me about a time when you failed or made a mistake and how you handled it.
16) What is your biggest weakness/strength?
17) What do you like to do for fun?
18) What is your greatest achievement (or What are you most proud of)?
19) Give me an example of a time when you disagreed with a superior.
20) Do you prefer you like to travel?
21) Tell me about a time when you improved a process (or came up with a creative solution).
22) Tell me about a time when you had to prioritize your responsibilities.
23) What do you like best about a career in public accounting?
24) Are you interviewing with other firms?
25) Tell me about a time when you had to handle a difficult or angry customer/client.
26) What is the most difficult decision you’ve ever had to make at in school/work? How did you arrive at your decision?
27) If your friends could pick 3 words to descibe you, what would they be?
28) What city would you prefer to live in?
29) What is your take on (insert current event such the Fed’s Stimulus program, overall economic health ect.)?
30) What would you change about your school’s academic program?
31) What sets you apart from the rest of the candidates?
*These questions are highly likely to be asked
Are there reservations about my fit for the role that I can address?
While this question is essentially asking for criticism, its likely the hiring manager will speak positively about you and your expertise to spin your critique in a more positive light. This is a great question to ask when you want to gauge what they think of you and have the opportunity to change their mind about your qualifications and fit for the role.
What is the onboarding process like?
Its important for hiring managers to have a plan set up for your onboarding should they hire you. This question reminds them of that. The better they plan for onboarding, the more success youll have as a new employee at the company.
What is the average employee turnover rate at the company and for this role?
Ask this question to understand how often employee turnovers occur at the organization and for the role youre applying for. If the turnover rate is high, its possible that previous employees who held the position were unhappy with the company or role. This could be due to an unpleasant work environment, lack of structure or poor management.
Can you tell me about the team I’d be working with?
This is a great question to ask if you want to know who you will be working alongside. It also helps you determine what the team culture is like and gives you an idea of whether or not youd make a good fit for not just the role but the team, too.
What qualities and attributes does someone need to be successful in this role?
This is a great question to ask hiring managers that will provide you with the helpful insight you cant find on the job posting. It helps you determine what you need to do to excel in this role to prove youre a good fit.
What is the typical career path for someone in this role?
Asking this question helps you determine the typical trajectory for someone in this role. Based on their answer, you can determine if the company tends to hire in-staff and what career advancement looks like for them in particular. It also expresses your interest in career advancement and staying with the company which hiring managers like to hear from employees.
How do I compare to other candidates interviewing for this position?
Consider asking this question to gauge how well youre doing in the interview process. It will also help you address any reservations or concerns they have about meeting the jobs qualifications. Based on their answer, you can assure them that youre the right fit for the role and ease any worries or issues they may have.
