The PwC Edge Graduate Programme in the Middle East

Question

Hi,

I have business unit and case study interview at PwC deals in the Middle East. Any advise on what to expect and how to prepare for it will be appreciated.

Answer 1

Hi there,

I have a candidate interviewing for the same role in Indonesia. Feel free to reach out and I could put you in touch to practice together.

Aside from this, I'd suggest you reach out to the recruiter to ask for more details on the interview OR connect with a couple of people who have recently been employed in that role (search for them on LinkedIn). On the latter - they could help you with a more granular understanding of how the recruitment process was and what it takes to succeed.

Here's a guide on how to conduct these sort of discussions:

Your Guide to Consulting Coffee Chats

Best,
Cristian

Answer 2

You have to be prepared for cases in general. But for transaction roles (Commercial Due diligence) you have to be particularly good at market sizing, performance improvement, how to drive a company growth, and understand / brainstorm on how a market is behaving.

Answer 3

Hi there,

Pedro is exactly right.

Of course you're more likely to have Deals + ME-related cases. At the same time, you need to prep for being flexible/adaptable.

Here's some reasoning to help you prep!

https://www.preplounge.com/en/articles/pitfalls-case-interview-preparation

Answer 4

Hi there, I had one candidate who applied for the exact same division within ME, and the cases he received were all... (read entire answer)

Hi there, I had one candidate who applied for the exact same division within ME, and the cases he received were all from within PE, M&A, and transactions area. I wouldn't take... (read entire answer)

Answer 5

Long shot guess, but maybe Healthcare cases :P Jokes aside, while you should be ready for healthcare and ME-related c... (read entire answer)

Long shot guess, but maybe Healthcare cases :P Jokes aside, while you should be ready for healthcare and ME-related cases, you should also be ready for ANYTHING. They're allowed... (read entire answer)

Answer 6

Hello! I'd recommend: 1. A. They will definitely be tapping a vast talent pool, esp., given the broad consulting lay... (read entire answer)

Hello! I'd recommend: 1. A. They will definitely be tapping a vast talent pool, esp., given the broad consulting lay offs. I doubt this is why your interview was delayed, though... (read entire answer)