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PwC HireVue Questions & Practice

4-6 questions, 30 seconds prep, 2 minutes per question. Most Big 4 firms allow one retake per question — check instructions.. Practise with AI-scored feedback.

~100,000+ (UK)

Applications

~4-6%

Offer rate

~40-60%

HireVue pass rate

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Format

What the PwC HireVue looks like

4-6 questions

Questions

30 seconds

Prep time

2 minutes per question

Answer time

Allowed

Retakes

Sent 1-2 weeks after assessment.

Mix of behavioural and motivational questions aligned with the firm's values framework.

AI and human reviewers evaluate responses — focus on clarity, structure, and genuine motivation.

Completed on the HireVue platform via browser or mobile app.

You can pause between questions but cannot return to previous answers.

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PwC's HireVue reflects the UK's most recognised professional services brand. Their video interview combines strengths-based questions with competency assessment, scored against PwC's "Professional" framework — whole leadership, business acumen, technical capability, global acumen, and relationships. PwC's questions are notably more structured than Deloitte's: expect clear situational questions ("Tell me about a time...") alongside "What energises you?" strengths probes. The firm's strong audit heritage also means questions frequently test attention to detail and analytical thinking.

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Question types

PwC HireVue question breakdown

Strengths-based

~40%

Questions about what energises you and where you naturally excel. PwC uses strengths-based interviewing to identify natural fit.

Behavioural / Competency

~35%

STAR-format questions about teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership. "Tell me about a time you worked with people from different backgrounds."

Motivational

~25%

"Why PwC?" and "Why this service line?" — reference the firm's values and specific work.

Real questions

PwC HireVue questions

Motivational

  • 1Why PwC?
  • 2Why PwC? Why this line of service?

Behavioural

  • 1Tell me about a time you worked with people from different backgrounds.
  • 2Describe a situation where you had to deliver something to a high standard under pressure.
  • 3Tell me about a time you helped someone else succeed.
  • 4Describe a time you had to balance competing demands.
  • 5Tell me about a time you learned something new quickly.

Commercial / Analytical

  • 1What does it mean to act with integrity in a professional environment?
  • 2What are you most proud of achieving?
  • 3When do you perform at your best?
  • 4What motivates you to do excellent work?

Scoring

How PwC scores your HireVue

PwC evaluates HireVue answers using a combination of AI-assisted analysis and human reviewers. AI flags patterns in speech and content, but human reviewers make the final pass/fail decision.

Strengths alignment

PwC uses strengths-based assessment. They want people doing work that energises them — not just competent people in the wrong role.

Relationship building

PwC's business runs on client relationships. Show you can build trust, communicate clearly, and manage stakeholders.

Technical aptitude

For assurance: strong numeracy. For consulting: analytical thinking. For tax: attention to detail. Match your strengths to the line.

Inclusive leadership

PwC actively assesses inclusion at AC. In group exercises, bringing others in is as valued as making strong points.

Commercial awareness

Know what PwC's clients face — regulatory changes, ESG reporting, digital transformation, tax reform.

Purpose-driven mindset

PwC's purpose is "to build trust in society." Show you care about the impact of professional services, not just the career.

Tips

PwC HireVue tips

1

Understand strengths-based assessment — know your strengths and give examples of when you were energised by them

2

Reference PwC's purpose ("build trust in society") — show you understand why assurance matters

3

At the AC group exercise: focus on inclusion. Actively bring quieter people into the conversation.

4

Know the difference between PwC's lines of service — Assurance, Tax, Consulting, Deals, Risk. Be specific about which and why.

5

PwC publishes the Annual Global CEO Survey — reference it for commercial awareness points

6

Know PwC's values and weave them naturally into your answers. Generic responses are obvious to assessors who evaluate hundreds of recordings.

7

Practise with at least 5 recorded attempts before the real thing. The first 2-3 will feel awkward. By attempt 5, you'll have a natural delivery.

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