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Deloitte case interviews are the most difficult part of the interview process. Deloitte interviews are comprised of case interviews, a group case interview, and behavioral or fit interview questions. You will need to pass every single Deloitte case interview in order to land a job offer.

In this comprehensive article, we’ll cover exactly what to expect in your upcoming Deloitte interview and how to best answer all of the different types of questions, including Deloitte case interviews. We’ll cover in detail:

• Deloitte interview process
• What is a Deloitte case interview?
• What does a Deloitte case interview assess?
• How to solve Deloitte case interviews
• The different types of Deloitte case interviews
• Examples of Deloitte case interviews
• Deloitte case interview tips
• How to prepare for Deloitte case interviews
• How to solve the Deloitte group case interview
• Deloitte behavioral and fit interview questions
• Recommended Deloitte case interview resources

If you’re looking for a step-by-step shortcut to learn case interviews quickly, enroll in our case interview course . These insider strategies from a former Bain interviewer helped 30,000+ land consulting offers while saving hundreds of hours of prep time.

Deloitte Interview Process

The Deloitte interview process typically consists of two rounds of interview that include case interviews, a group case interview, and behavioral or fit interview questions. The entire interview process can take anywhere from one week to a few months.

Given its size, Deloitte may have a different interview process depending on the country or the office that you are interviewing for. However, the most common interview process consists of two rounds of interviews following the submission of your Deloitte resume .

• First round interviews : you will have one 30 to 45-minute behavioral interview and one or two 30 to 45-minute case interviews.
• Final round interviews : you will have a 30 to 45-minute behavioral interview, a 30 to 45-minute case interview, and a one hour group case interview

There are three important distinctions between your first round Deloitte interview and your final round Deloitte interview.

One, your interviewers will likely be more senior people at Deloitte. This means that the case interviews you receive may be a bit less structured and more qualitative in nature. The case interview may feel more like a discussion where you and the interviewer are discussing your opinions and ideas on a business problem.

Two, there will be more of an emphasis on assessing your fit with the firm. The first round interview is primarily used as a screener to determine whether or not you can solve case interviews effectively and whether or not you have the potential to be a great consultant.

Final round interviews will also continue to assess this, but interviewers will also be determining whether or not you would be a great fit with the office. Are you coachable and easy to work with? Are you collaborative? These are a few of the qualities that interviewers want to see.

Three, your interviewers may read the notes that your interviewers wrote during your Deloitte first round interview. If there was a particular area of the case interview that you struggled with, interviewers may want to test you again on it to make sure that it is not a significant weakness.

What is a Deloitte Case Interview?

A Deloitte case interview, also known as a “case” for short, is a 30 to 60-minute exercise in which you and the interviewer work together to develop a recommendation or answer to a business problem.

These business problems can be anything that real companies face:

• How can Amazon increase its profitability?
• What can Apple do to increase customer retention?
• How should Tesla price its new electric vehicle?
• Where should Disney open another Disneyland theme park?

Deloitte case interviews simulate what the consulting job will be like by placing you in a hypothetical business situation. Cases simulate real business problems that consulting firms solve for their clients. Many Deloitte case interviews are based on actual projects that interviewers have worked on.

While consulting projects typically last between 3 to 9 months, case interviews condense solving the business problem into just 30 to 45 minutes.

Deloitte case interviews can cover any industry, including retail, consumer packaged goods, financial services, energy, education, healthcare, government, and technology.

They can also cover a wide range of business situations, including entering a new market, launching a new product, acquiring a company, improving profitability, and growing revenues.

Although Deloitte case interviews cover a wide range of industries and business situations, no technical or specialized knowledge is needed. Unless you are interviewing for a consulting firm that specializes in a particular industry or function, cases are designed to be solved by someone that has general business knowledge.

Nailing your Deloitte case interviews is critical to get a job at Deloitte. There is no way to get a Deloitte job offer without passing your case interviews.

What Does a Deloitte Case Interview Assess?

Deloitte case interviews assess five different qualities or characteristics: logical and structured thinking, analytical problem solving, business acumen, communication skills, and personality and cultural fit.

1. Logical and structured thinking : Consultants need to be organized and methodical in order to work efficiently.

• Can you structure complex problems in a clear, simple way?
• Can you take tremendous amounts of information and data and identify the most important points?
• Can you use logic and reason to make appropriate conclusions?

2. Analytical problem solving : Consultants work with a tremendous amount of data and information in order to develop recommendations to complex problems.

• Can you read and interpret data well?
• Can you perform math computations smoothly and accurately?
• Can you conduct the right analyses to draw the right conclusions?

3. Business acumen : A strong business instinct helps consultants make the right decisions and develop the right recommendations.

• Do you have a basic understanding of fundamental business concepts?
• Do your conclusions and recommendations make sense from a business perspective?

4. Communication skills : Consultants need strong communication skills to collaborate with teammates and clients effectively.

• Can you communicate in a clear, concise way?
• Are you articulate in what you are saying?

5. Personality and cultural fit : Consultants spend a lot of time working closely in small teams. Having a personality and attitude that fits with the team makes the whole team work better together.

• Are you coachable and easy to work with?
• Are you pleasant to be around?

All of these five qualities can be assessed in just a 30 to 60-minute Deloitte case interview. This is what makes case interviews so effective in assessing consulting candidates.

How to Solve Deloitte Case Interviews

Deloitte case interviews are candidate-led. You will be in the driver’s seat of the case interview and will be expected to ask the right questions, probe for data, and propose each next step to solve the case.

In a Deloitte case interview, you are not assessed on whether or not you have the correct answer. Instead, Deloitte uses case interviews to assess six different qualities:

• Problem solving : Can you decompose a problem into smaller, more manageable questions?
• Analytical ability : Can you draw the right insights from data and information?
• Strategic thinking : Do you have a sharp business acumen and practical business judgment?
• Logical thinking : Are you structured, organized, and rational in the way that you think?
• Creativity : Can you generate interesting or unique ideas and solutions?
• Professional demeanor : Are you calm, confident, and articulate?

Our step-by-step guide to case interviews is presented in the video below. We highly recommend watching that video in its entirety. 

On Deloitte's case interview website , they recommend taking five   steps to solve a case interview:

1. Understand the issue and ask clarifying questions

The most important part of the case interview is to make sure you understand the business issue and the objective of the case. The quickest way to fail a case interview is to answer or address the wrong business problem. 

Therefore, if either the business issue or objective of the case is unclear, make sure to ask clarifying questions.

2. Identify the underlying assumptions

Next, you’ll need to decompose the overall business problem into smaller, more manageable issues. Identify what would need to be true in order for you to recommend a particular course of action.

To do this, it will be helpful to put together a framework, which is a tool that helps you organize your ideas and thoughts into different categories. For a complete guide on how to create tailored and unique frameworks for each case, check out our article on case interview frameworks .

3. Summarize specific issues and findings

Afterwards, you’ll begin investigating different issues or areas of your framework. After investigating each one, it is important that you summarize the key takeaways or insights that you uncovered.

Connect these findings back to the overall business problem and explain how your findings impact your potential recommendation.

4. State your recommendations

Once you have gathered enough evidence and support for your recommendation, you will need to present your recommendation in a clear and concise way.

Start by giving a firm recommendation. Then, provide the three major reasons that support your recommendation. This should summarize most of the important findings from the case.

5. Outline next steps and the expected results or impact

After delivering a recommendation, you should propose potential next steps that you would take if you had more time or data. What would you need to know to further strengthen your recommendation or make you more confident in your answer?

You can also talk about the expected results or impact of your recommendation. This may also have implications on potential next steps, such as analyzing the risks or quantifying the financial benefits. 

The Different Types of Deloitte Case Interviews

There are three different types of Deloitte case interviews, one type for each of Deloitte's consulting groups:  

• Strategy & Operations : primarily focused on corporate strategy, supply-chain improvement, business model transformation, and process improvements. The work that this group does is most similar to the work that McKinsey, BCG, and Bain do
• Business Technology : primarily focused on digital strategy, delivery of information technology programs, and building tech-based solutions for clients
• Human Capital : primarily focused on organization transformation, change management, corporate learning and development, and diversity and inclusion

The type of case that you get depends on what group you are interviewing with. 

For example, If you are interviewing with the Strategy & Operations group, you’ll get a strategy or operations case . You may be asked to determine whether to enter a new market, launch a new product, or make an acquisition.

If you are interviewing with the Technology group, you’ll get a technology or IT case. You may be asked to determine whether to roll out a new IT system, how to assess different technologies, or how to best coordinate an IT transformation.

If you are interviewing with the Human Capital group, you may be asked to determine the optimal organization structure, how to better incentivize employees to perform better, or how to save payroll costs.

Examples of Deloitte Case Interviews

Below are practice cases created by Deloitte. We recommend working through these so that you know exactly what to expect in your Deloitte case interview.

For undergraduates:

• Engagement Strategy: Federal Agency V (strategy case)
• Recreation Unlimited (strategy case)
• Strategic Vision: Federal Benefits Provider (strategy case)
• MedX: The Smart Pill Bottle (business technology case)
• Architecture Strategy: Federal Finance Agency (business technology case)

For advanced degree students:

• Finance strategy: Federal Health Agency (strategy case)
• Talent Management: Federal Civil Cargo Protection Bureau (strategy case)

For more practice, check out our article on 23 MBA consulting casebooks with 700+ free practice cases .

  Deloitte Case Interview Tips

Below are eight of Deloitte's case interview tips to help you improve your case interview performance.

Tip #1: Take notes

While the interviewer is providing you with the case background information, take notes on the most important pieces of information. Pay particularly close attention to the context, company, and case objective.

Tip #2: Make sure you understand the case question

Answering or addressing the wrong business problem is the quickest way to fail a case interview. The most important thing is understanding what the business issue is and what overall question you’ll be expected to answer at the end of the case. 

Tip #3: Ask questions

Do not be afraid to ask questions. You will not be penalized for asking questions that are important and relevant to the case. 

Great questions to ask include asking for the definition of an unfamiliar term, asking questions that clarify the objective of the issue, and asking questions to strengthen your understanding of the context or company.

Tip #4: After you develop a framework, develop an initial hypothesis

A hypothesis is an educated guess on the answer based on the data and information that you have so far. It helps guide your analysis and keeps you on the right track.

After developing a framework, try to develop a hypothesis to help you decide what area of your framework you should explore first.

Tip #5: Take time to structure your thoughts

When asked a question in a case interview, don’t always start answering immediately. Instead, take the time to process the question and develop an organized and structured way to answer it. It is acceptable to ask the interview for a brief moment to collect your thoughts.

Your answer will likely be much stronger if you give yourself time to think. 

Tip #6: Present a clear, logical story for your recommendation

Remember that consultants need to convince clients to follow their proposed recommendations. Being articulate and persuasive are necessary skills for consultants.

When you deliver your recommendation, try to make it a coherent story. This will make your recommendation easier to follow and more compelling.

Tip #7: Walk the interviewer through your thinking and explain assumptions

You do not get any points for the ideas and thinking that you do not communicate. Therefore, you should make every effort to talk through your thoughts out loud.

Walk the interviewer through what you are thinking. Explain why you have made particular decisions. State your assumptions. This makes it easier for the interviewer to provide feedback or hints to help you out.

Tip #8: Engage the interviewer in a business conversation

Remember that a case interview is a collaborative exercise. You should not be dismissing the feedback and suggestions that the interviewer provides you. They may be trying to help steer the case in the right direction or provide you with hints when you get stuck.

Treat the interviewer as your teammate and turn the case interview into a business conversation.

How to Prepare for Deloitte Case Interviews

There are seven steps to preparing for Deloitte case interviews.

1. Understand what a case interview is

The first step in preparing for Deloitte case interviews is to understand exactly what case interviews are.

When you are familiar with what case interviews are, it is important to know what a great Deloitte case interview performance looks like.

Knowing what a great Deloitte case interview performance looks like will facilitate how quickly you learn case interview strategies in the next step.

Before continuing onto the next step, you should be familiar with:

• The overall objective of a case interview
• The structure and flow of a case interview
• The types of questions you could get asked
• What a great case interview performance looks like

2. Learn the right strategies

Now that you have sufficient background knowledge, the next step in preparing for Deloitte case interviews is to learn the right strategies to build good case interview habits.

It is much more effective to learn the right case strategies the first time than to learn poor strategies and try to correct them later.

The quickest, most efficient way to learn these strategies is to go through our Comprehensive Case Interview Course .

If you prefer reading case interview prep books instead, the three I recommend are:

• The Ultimate Case Interview Workbook
• Case Interview Secrets

Hacking the Case Interview provides strategies on exactly what to do and what to say in every step of the case interview. It is a concise and straight to the point guide. I recommend this book as the first book to read for beginners.

Case Interview Secrets teaches core concepts such as the issue tree , drill-down analysis, and a hypothesis driven approach. It illustrates these concepts through stories and anecdotes. If you have read Hacking the Case Interview, I recommend also reading this book to get perspectives from a second author. Check out our full review of Case Interview Secrets .

Case in Point provides a ton of specific and complex frameworks. However, you likely won’t be using many of these in an actual case interview because many of them are overly complex and specific. If you have time, it may be useful to skim through this book. Check out our full review of Case in Point .

At the bare minimum, read either the first or second book. If you have the time, read the first two books so that you can get strategies from two different authors.

Make sure to spend sufficient time learning the right strategies before starting to practice cases. It is ineffective to practice cases if you have no idea what strategies to practice and refine.

Before moving onto the next step, you should at least have strategies for the following parts of a case interview:

• Developing unique and tailored frameworks
• Solving quantitative problems
• Answering qualitative questions
• Delivering a recommendation

3. Practice 3-5 cases by yourself

Once you have learned the right strategies, the next step in Deloitte case interview prep is to practice.

When practicing case interviews, it is usually better to practice with a case interview partner than to practice by yourself . Casing with a partner better simulates the real case interview experience.

However, when you are just starting to practice, I recommend doing the first 3 – 5 cases by yourself.

There are three reasons for this:

• You can get the hang of the case interview structure and format much more quickly working by yourself rather than having to wait to schedule a time with a partner
• There are many aspects of case interviews that you can practice without a partner, such as structuring a framework and solving quantitative problems. You can get much more practice working through these parts by yourself
• You may have difficulty finding a case interview partner if you are a complete beginner. Without having done any cases, you likely won’t know how to properly give a case or provide good feedback

4. Practice 5-10 cases with a partner

The next step in preparing for Deloitte case interviews is to case with a partner.

Casing with a partner is the best way to simulate a real case interview. There are many aspects of case interviews that you won’t be able to improve on unless you practice live with a partner.

When practicing cases with a partner, ensure you are spending enough time after cases to deliver feedback.

For a case that takes around 30 – 40 minutes, spend at least 15 – 20 minutes for feedback. Much of your learning and improvement will come from these feedback sessions.

Do not move onto the next step until you have done at least 5 – 10 cases and are beginning to feel comfortable with case interviews.

5. Practice with a former or current consultant

At this point, I highly recommend asking former or current consultants to give you a practice case. This will significantly help you prepare for case interviews.

Doing a mock case with a former or current consultant is highly advantageous because they know exactly how to run cases and give feedback. You’ll receive incredibly helpful feedback that your previous case partners likely missed.

If you feel that you are plateauing with your case partner, that is a sign you should do a mock case interview with a former or current consultant.

You can find former or current consultants among:

• People you met during the consulting recruiting process
• Your broader LinkedIn network

I would not ask a consultant that is involved with the consulting recruiting process for a case too prematurely. Although these practice cases are not evaluative, some firms will actually make note of how well you perform during the practice case.

At this point, you will have accumulated a long list of improvement areas from all of the different people you have cased with.

6. Work on your improvement areas

In this step of preparing for Deloitte case interviews, you will work on strengthening and fine-tuning your improvement areas. Examples of common improvement areas include:

• Creating a more complete and mutually exclusive framework
• Performing math calculations quicker or more smoothly
• Providing more structure to your qualitative answers
• Leading the case more proactively
• Delivering a more succinct recommendation

Try to focus on improving one thing at a time. This is much more effective than trying to improve everything at once.

For some areas, such as math, it will be better to work independently. For other areas, such as learning to proactively lead the case, it will be better to work with a case partner.

If you are looking for more cases, look at the resources listed in step four. If you are looking for specific drills or practice problems for a particular part of a case interview, check out The Ultimate Case Interview Workbook .

Do not move onto the next step until you have finished working on all of your improvement areas.

7. Stay sharp

If you have progressed this far, congratulations! You have almost finished preparing for Deloitte case interviews.

Once you feel that you have no more improvement areas to work on, the key is to not burn yourself out by doing too many unnecessary cases.

While each case that you do makes you slightly better, there is a point when doing too many cases can create case fatigue right before your interview. Case fatigue can negatively impact your interview performance.

On the other hand, you also don’t want to go weeks without having done a case. You may end up forgetting strategies or become rusty and slow.

Once you have achieved case mastery, I recommend doing no more than 2 cases per week in the weeks leading up to your interview. This ensures that you remain sharp for case interviews, but don’t have case fatigue.

How to Solve the Deloitte Group Case Interview

Deloitte is one of the few consulting firms that uses group case interviews in their final round of interviews. They conduct group case interviews because Deloitte’s work culture has a huge emphasis on teamwork and culture fit.

Here’s what to expect:

• You’ll be put into a group with 3 to 5 other candidates
• The interviewer will hand out case materials
• You’ll be given 10 minutes to review the case materials and prepare
• The group will have a discussion for 20 minutes
• During this discussion, interviewers will be observing candidates and will not interfere
• Afterwards, the interviewer will ask the group specific questions for another 20 minutes

Group case interviews can be challenging to prepare for because it is difficult to replicate the exact conditions to practice them. However, if you prepare for case interviews well, you will be in a great position to succeed in group case interviews.

Your goal in a group case interview is to add value to the group. There are six different ways that you can add value:

• Lead or facilitate the discussion : You can propose what topics to discuss, the order they should be discussed in, and how much time should be allocated towards each topic. If the group gets off track, you can bring the group’s focus back together.
• Expand upon other people’s ideas : If a group member suggests a great idea or raises a good point, build upon it and make it even better.
• Synthesize information : You can summarize information that other people have said and reconcile different viewpoints and ideas together.
• Keep track of time : You can volunteer to keep track of time and make sure that the group is on track.
• Play devil’s advocate : You can help your group develop strong ideas by testing the team’s thinking by considering potential risks or downsides of their ideas.
• Take notes:  You can keep track of what other people are saying so that you can recall what has been discussed if any group members have questions.

Follow these five tips to shine during your Deloitte group case interview.

Tip #1: Treat your group members as teammates, not competition

The group case interview is not an exercise in which you are competing with others. Interviewers are trying to assess whether you would be a great teammate. Multiple people or even all people in your group can receive job offers.

Therefore, focus on adding value to the group rather than making yourself look better than your teammates.

Tip #2: Don’t speak too much, but don’t speak too little

If you speak too much, this may be seen as being too aggressive or controlling. If you speak too little, you may come off as shy or timid.

If you were to rank all of the members in your group by how much each person spoke, you would want to be roughly in the middle. This would be the perfect balance of speaking and listening.

Tip #3: Don’t interrupt or talk over your group members

Interrupting others when they are speaking is rude and disrespectful. You do not want to be inconsiderate or a jerk. Be nice and respectful to your group members.

Tip #4: Involve other people

If you observe that someone has not spoken much, ask them for their thoughts or opinions. If you notice that someone has been cut off when they were speaking, ask them to finish their thoughts after the person interrupting them has finished what they have to say.

These are easy ways to show interviewers that you are a considerate and helpful teammate.

Tip #5: Speak only if you are adding value to the group

Just because you are speaking a lot during the group case interview does not mean that you are doing well. Interviewers are not assessing you purely on the quantity of what you say. They care more about the quality.

Great teammates know when to speak and when to listen. Therefore, you should speak only if you are adding some kind of value to the group. Interviewers can tell when people are speaking for the sake of getting air time.

For a full guide on group case interviews, check out our consulting group case interview step-by-step guide .

Deloitte Behavioral and Fit Interview Questions

In addition to case interviews, you will likely be asked a few behavioral or fit interview questions. There are ten questions that are most commonly asked.

1. Why Deloitte?

How to answer: Provide your three biggest reasons why you’re interested in working at Deloitte. You could mention that you loved the people that you have met from Deloitte so far. You can talk about Deloitte’s massive global presence, their expertise in nearly any industry or function, or their professional development opportunities.

2. Why consulting?

How to answer: Again, provide three reasons for why you’re interested in consulting. You could mention the fast career progression opportunities, the learning opportunities to develop soft and hard skills, or the level of impact that you can make right away in consulting.

3. Walk me through your resume.

How to answer: Provide a concise summary of your work experience, starting with the most recent. Focus on emphasizing your most impressive and unique accomplishments. At the end, tie your experiences to why you are interested in consulting and why you would be a great fit for Deloitte.

4. What accomplishment are you most proud of? 

How to answer: Choose your most impressive, unique, or memorable accomplishment. Structure your answer by providing information on the situation, the task, the actions you took, and the results of your work. Explain why the accomplishment is so meaningful to you and what qualities that reveals about you as a person.

5. Tell me about something that is not on your resume.

How to answer: This is a great opportunity to highlight an accomplishment that is not related to your professional work experience. Perhaps there is a non-profit that you volunteer at, a side project or business that you work on, or a hobby that you have won awards or recognition for. Select an accomplishment that is impressive and interesting.

6. Tell me about a time when you had to lead a team.

How to answer: If possible, choose a time when you directly managed a person or a team. For this question and the following similar questions, make sure that you structure your answer. Provide information on the situation, the task, the actions you took, and the results of your work. This is known as the STAR method and is the most common way of answering behavioral or fit interview questions. 

7. Describe a time when you faced conflict or disagreement.

How to answer: When answering this question, focus on emphasizing the steps you took to resolve the conflict or disagreement. Speak about the interpersonal skills you had to use in order to mediate the situation. Interviewers want to know that you can handle conflict in a constructive way.

8. Give an example of a time when you successfully persuaded someone.

How to answer: Choose a time when you were able to change someone’s mind who originally disagreed with you. Focus on emphasizing the steps that you took to persuade that person and what impact this had on the organization. Interviewers want to know that you are a great communicator and have strong people skills.

9. Tell me about a time when you failed.

How to answer: Choose a time when you failed to meet a deadline or did not meet expectations. You do not want to pick a failure that is too big or embarrassing. Focus on emphasizing what you learned from the experience and how you used that experience to deliver even better results in the next opportunity that you got. Interviewers want to see that you strive to learn from your past failures and are always working to get better.

10. Are there any questions that you have for me?

How to answer: This is a fantastic opportunity to get to know the interviewer on a more personal level. Ask them questions about their experience in consulting. Ask what their favorite case was or what they are looking to do next in their career. The more you can get the interviewer talking about themself, the more likely they will be to have a positive impression of you. People love talking about themselves, so make sure to listen attentively and ask follow-up questions.

For a step-by-step guide on how to best answer all of these questions and more, check out our complete guide on consulting behavioral interview questions .

Recommended Deloitte Case Interview Resources

To prepare for Deloitte case interviews, you can use a variety of different case interview prep books, online courses, and coaching. We'll cover each of these different categories of resources in more detail.

Deloitte Case Interview Prep Books

Case interview prep books are great resources to use because they are fairly inexpensive, only costing $20 to $30. They contain a tremendous amount of information that you can read, digest, and re-read at your own pace.

Based on our comprehensive review of the 12 popular case interview prep books , we ranked nearly all of the case prep books in the market.

The three case interview prep books we recommend using are:  

• Hacking the Case Interview : In this book, learn exactly what to do and what to say in every step of the case interview. This is the perfect book for beginners that are looking to learn the basics of case interviews quickly.
• The Ultimate Case Interview Workbook : In this book, hone your case interview skills through 65+ problems tailored towards each type of question asked in case interviews and 15 full-length practice cases. This book is great for intermediates looking to get quality practice.
• Case Interview Secrets : This book provides great explanations of essential case interview concepts and fundamentals. The stories and anecdotes that the author provides are entertaining and help paint a clear picture of what to expect in a case interview, what interviewers are looking for, and how to solve a case interview.

Deloitte Case Interview Courses

Case interview courses are more expensive to use than case interview prep books, but offer more efficient and effective learning. You’ll learn much more quickly from watching someone teach you the material, provide examples, and then walk through practice problems than from reading a book by yourself.

Courses typically cost anywhere between $200 to $400.

If you are looking for a single resource to learn the best Deloitte case interview strategies in the most efficient way possible, enroll in our comprehensive case interview course .

Through 70+ concise video lessons and 20 full-length practice cases based on real interviews from top-tier consulting firms, you’ll learn step-by-step how to crush your Deloitte case interview.

We’ve had students pass their Deloitte first round interview with just a week of preparation, but know that your success depends on the amount of effort you put in and your starting capabilities.

Deloitte Case Interview Coaching

With case interview coaching, you’ll pay anywhere between $100 to $300 for a 40- to 60-minute mock case interview session with a case coach. Typically, case coaches are former consultants or interviewers that have worked at top-tier consulting firms.

Although very expensive, case interview coaching can provide you with high quality feedback that can significantly improve your case interview performance. By working with a case coach, you will be practicing high quality cases with an expert. You’ll get detailed feedback that ordinary case interview partners are not able to provide.

Know that you do not need to purchase case interview coaching to receive a consulting job offer. The vast majority of candidates that receive offers from top firms did not purchase case interview coaching. By purchasing case interview coaching, you are essentially purchasing convenience and learning efficiency.

Case interview coaching is best for those that have already learned as much as they can about case interviews on their own and feel that they have reached a plateau in their learning. For case interview beginners and intermediates, it may be a better use of their money to first purchase a case interview course or case interview prep book before purchasing expensive coaching sessions.

If you do decide to eventually use a case interview coach, consider using our case coaching service .

There is a wide range of quality among coaches, so ensure that you are working with someone that is invested in your development and success. If possible, ask for reviews from previous candidates that your coach has worked with.

Summary of the Best Deloitte Case Interview Resources

To prepare for Deloitte case interviews as well as case interviews from other consulting firms, we recommend the following resources:

• Comprehensive Case Interview Course (our #1 recommendation): The only resource you need. Whether you have no business background, rusty math skills, or are short on time, this step-by-step course will transform you into a top 1% caser that lands multiple consulting offers.
• Hacking the Case Interview Book   (available on Amazon): Perfect for beginners that are short on time. Transform yourself from a stressed-out case interview newbie to a confident intermediate in under a week. Some readers finish this book in a day and can already tackle tough cases.
• The Ultimate Case Interview Workbook (available on Amazon): Perfect for intermediates struggling with frameworks, case math, or generating business insights. No need to find a case partner – these drills, practice problems, and full-length cases can all be done by yourself.
• Case Interview Coaching : Personalized, one-on-one coaching with former consulting interviewers
• Behavioral & Fit Interview Course : Be prepared for 98% of behavioral and fit questions in just a few hours. We'll teach you exactly how to draft answers that will impress your interviewer
• Resume Review & Editing : Transform your resume into one that will get you multiple interviews

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Deloitte HireVue Mock Interview

To help you prepare for a HireVue interview at Deloitte, here are 30 interview questions and answer examples.

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Tell us about yourself.

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This introductory question will help them gauge how professional you are and how well your personality will fit in with the rest of the team. You'll want to answer as professionally and succinctly as possible. Before the interview, compose a capsule bio of about 200 words that describes your life as relevant to the position. You can include personal information such as where you were born, a blurb about your parents and upbringing, educational and professional achievements, and why you are here today. Rehearse it, ensuring you come across as relaxed, interesting, and relatable.

HireVue uses proprietary machine learning algorithms that analyze data points in the video interview to predict a candidate's future job performance. HireVue assesses those data points to identify the top performers and those most suited to the company's goals and culture. You'll be allowed roughly 20-30 seconds per question to formulate your response. You'll get roughly three minutes to record each answer. You won't be given any second takes and will only get one opportunity to deliver your answers, so practice. Some questions may take longer to answer than others, depending on the questions. Take only as much time as you need.

"I'm Kris. I was born in Portland, Maine, and was super interested in business management since I worked at my grandfather's convenience store as a boy. I then went to college and earned a Bachelor's degree in business management, graduating with honors. I landed my first job straight out of college, where I've worked hard to accomplish many of the career goals I set for myself..."

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Table of Contents

• 1.   Behavioral Questions
• 2.   Career Goals Questions
• 3.   Communication Questions
• 4.   Compatibility Questions
• 5.   Competency Questions
• 6.   Conflict Questions
• 7.   Creative Thinking Questions
• 8.   Experience Questions
• 9.   Job Satisfaction Questions
• 10.   Problem Solving Questions
• 11.   Salary Questions
• 12.   Stress Questions
• 13.   Teamwork Questions

1. Tell us about yourself.

Written by Kevin Downey on October 13th, 2022

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2. how do you like to spend your free time.

This question aims to get you out of interview mode and to relax. It will contrast your more professional interview performance and determine when you are more truthful and open versus more guarded and reserved. It will also help the hiring authority evaluate how well your personality will potentially fit into their team. The less guarded you are about your personal life, the more it shows you'll be able to foster interpersonal work relationships. Feel free to share anything you feel makes you interesting or memorable. Find relatable points of common interest.

Practice in front of your computer's camera, trying to at the camera lens rather than at yourself. Maintain eye contact in front of the camera as if you're speaking face-to-face with a person. If you can align your interests with what this opportunity offers, all the better.

"I'm a big gamer. I especially spend a lot of time on Fortnite. My uncle taught me early on the value of having good sportsmanship. So, I earned the moniker, The Saint. I don't get caught up in the negative aspects of that culture. One of the things I love about it is connecting with people from different cultures around the world. It also helps me stay connected with my cousins, who live far away."

3. What are your strengths?

This question tests your honesty in the interview process. It's a constant challenge for the interviewer to find out whether the candidate is being forthright or doing their best to tell them what they think they want to hear to land the job. Be conscious of your body language throughout the interview process. Keep your answers varied but consistent. Your consistency in how you present yourself will reveal how consistent you'll be in your work. Provide strengths that you feel speak to your work ethic and professionalism, skills or qualities which help lend to your accomplishments.

Even though you are talking to the algorithm, you want to imagine you're speaking to a real person. Try to appeal to the hiring authority who might review the recorded interview later. Showing your personality can go a long way, so try to keep it natural, as if you're in a live interview. Sounding too rehearsed can make you sound robotic and boring.

"I'd say my greatest strength is my systems approaches for getting the error-free job done ahead of deadlines and with consistency. That allows me to stay productive and find more work to do when I'm ahead of the game. It also frees me up to step outside my comfort zone to do whatever it takes to help the team. I often set the pace, and I've been told I am a natural-born leader."

4. Tell me about your weaknesses.

This question assesses your confidence, self-awareness, and honesty about your shortcomings. It will also help them determine if you allow your shortcomings to control you or if you actively pursue self-growth. Being able to admit to your weaknesses exhibits strength of character and exhibits you are taking your career and professional growth seriously. Choose shortcomings that benefit the greater good. A well-intentioned shortcoming or a growth opportunity you've self-identified that is integral to your career goals would be a good example. Practice being in a comfortable and confident headspace when answering this question.

HireVue's proprietary machine learning algorithms collect verbal and non-verbal cues as data points, such as facial expressions, eye movements, body movements, clothing details, and vocal nuances. That information is then passed onto the company's hiring authority, depending on the package they've signed up for with the assessment vendor. Some request only the recorded videos and no assessment reports. Some request the report as well, while others request a screening and only receive those which pass the algorithm's tests. When the hiring authority receives the recorded interviews, it allows them to compare your performance with the other candidates who went through the HireVue interview sets. This process removes personal bias while simultaneously offering insights the recruiter may have otherwise missed.

"I'd say my sense of empathy. In the past, when I've noticed a member of the team or a coworker suffering and going through something, I'd stop everything to help them. In the past, I'd let those good intentions impact the quality of my work by confusing these priorities. I've always been hypersensitive to other people's needs and place a lot of value on promoting harmony. My weakness was not being able to strike a balance, but I am very aware of this and have improved on maintaining my focus on the big picture."

Career Goals

5. What does your ideal job opportunity look like?

By ascertaining your ideal job, they can see how closely your expectations align with what they offer and whether your expectations are above or below the mark. Ensure you are versed in all their key talking points, having researched their company through and through and aligned your ideals and pursuits with theirs.

While preparing for your recorded on-camera interview, present yourself as a professional. You'll want your focus to be on you and not on your background, so try to eliminate all distractions. Make sure your space is quiet and void of any distracting noises. Also, keep in mind that your surroundings will be viewed as a reflection of you as a professional. So make sure your space is organized and work-appropriate. Dress in professional clothing appropriate to the role.

"I want to work for a company where transparency is held in high regard, and the big picture is shared with one and all, where everyone is recognized and praised for their accomplishments and treated with equitable respect. Where teamwork is enhanced and camaraderie is strong. Where everyone's strengths are promoted and weaknesses never exploited."

6. Why are you looking for a change?

They want to know your backstory. How you answer could speak to your planning and loyalty or raise potential red flags which could lower your professional worth. If you're still employed, they'll want to know why you are considering a different job. If you quit, they want to know why you did so before lining up another job. Focus your answer on your career planning, growth, advancement, development, and how you are seeking opportunities more aligned with your values.

The assessment vendor will evaluate your answer for signs of dishonesty or exaggeration. They'll analyze verbal cues such as repeating a question before answering, speaking in sentence fragments, displaying a change in speech pattern, irregular speech, and rising and falling tone. The assessment vendor will also use nonverbal cues to evaluate your honesty, including gaze avoidance, the direction of your eyes, fidgeting, restless foot and leg movements, frequent body posture changes, grooming behaviors such as playing with hair or pressing your fingers to lips, stroking your chin, covering your mouth or your eyes, and excessive fidgeting. When your words don't match your gestures, your gestures will be seen as the truth. So maintain eye contact and confident body language, be comfortable, and speak from the heart.

"I learned a lot from my employer but realized there wasn't enough growth opportunity to reach my goals. The company I'm working for is downsizing and allowed me to fill another role at the company. Unfortunately for both of us, it doesn't align with my career goals. I'm grateful for the experience and what I learned along the way. But I decided I wanted to move my career forward. Although they're sad to see me go, I do this with my current employer's blessings. I forged several great relationships there, and I've always been the type who builds bridges rather than burns them."

7. Where do you see yourself in five years?

Before they can determine your fit into their culture, they're curious to find out your goals and whether those goals line up with theirs. Are you committed to the role for which you're applying, or are looking to temporarily fill an employment gap? Customize your five-year career plan to this position, their work culture, and their opportunities for growth within. Align your goals with theirs.

When researching their website, take note of their statements and language, and try to naturally integrate them into your answers. This will inform them that you've identified them as an ideal match for what you are looking for. For example, the following text was taken from their website: "Are you someone who loves to develop and share great ideas? Do you believe that your insights can help drive us forward? Perfect. We do, too. In our entrepreneurial and fast-moving work environment, you can definitely find a place to thrive. And by thrive, we mean that you can share your creativity, express your passions and grow in your very own way. Ready to unleash your true potential? Join our unique culture where you can take on responsibility at every level - whether in terms of ideas, projects or teams. Thrive with us, and get involved where your true passions lie."

"Drafting another five-year career plan, feeling proud of what I've accomplished up to that point. I imagine the goals I draft then will be mutually beneficial to my future employer and teams and aimed at long-term continual growth well into the future."

8. What area of Deloitte are you most interested in?

This question aims to assess how knowledgeable you are about their company and the opportunities for growth their company presents. How you answer this question will offer insights into your work ethic while preparing for something important, how familiar you are with Deloitte, and how familiar you are with the position. It'll also reveal how well your future goals align with the opportunities this position could provide for your career and the level of your ambition.

Make your responses as structured and concise as possible. Avoid rambling or delivering roundabout answers. Choose your words carefully. Avoid using words that have negative connotations. Instead, use positive professional adjectives to describe yourself and your situations, such as persistent, genuine, patient, enthusiastic, disciplined, and passionate. Spend some time looking up terms that you feel best apply to you or are naturally part of your vocabulary. When speaking, moderate your tone and the speed at which you talk. Speaking too fast will make you come across as nervous. So try to speak more slowly and to come across as relaxed, as if you are an equal speaking among your peers.

"This position feels like the perfect starting point for me in the company. I am intrigued by all the possibilities this company presents for growing my career from within, which I am open to discussing further. But, I acknowledge there is a lot to learn, and there may be avenues that might be a better fit, which I am not yet aware of. In truth, my ideal is to find a company with similar ideals and principles as my own. Once I've found that company, I am interested in long-term collaboration, and the potential I see at Deloitte places it at the top of my list for career pursuits."

Communication

9. Describe a time you disagreed with your manager.

This question will evaluate how you deal with those in positions of authority and how well you communicate with them. They want to know if your approach is proactive and supportive or reactive and defensive. Share how you support your teams and your leaders' vision. Be humble, calm, and professional while sharing your scope of the big-picture.

Remember, the AI of the assessment vendor will screen you for how well you communicate. Pay close attention to your choice of words and what they might indicate. Speak slowly. Enunciate and try not to stutter or take long pauses. Practice in front of the camera and record your voice while answering some of these questions. Keep an ear out for any stutters, awkward pauses, or your use of any speech crutch words or tics, such as "uh," "like," "um," "you know," "so on and so forth," "and," "well," "but," "so," "ah," "er," and "etcetera." That will present you as a clearer communicator and more of a professional.

"I reached out to a supervisor for help with a project when my teammate, who was helping with this project, was out of work for an extended time. This supervisor agreed and assigned a teammate whose skills were not a good match for the project. This was one of their weak points. Then this coworker confided in me that they believed this supervisor was always setting them up for failure by assigning tasks that were their weak points. So I captured the attention of this supervisor and explained that by assigning this coworker to this project, they were exploiting their weaknesses rather than promoting their strengths. They disagreed, claiming this coworker had to step out of their comfort zone. So, I did the best I could to train this individual while delivering on time. But this took longer than if I'd worked on the project alone."

10. Describe a time you had to say no to a client.

They are trying to evaluate your commitment to the customer experience, regardless of the circumstances. Most companies have specific solutions they offer customers when an issue arises, and sometimes you have to get creative. Therefore, being unable to meet a customer's demand doesn't necessarily mean their issue cannot be resolved positively. This question explores your background in customer service and whether you deliver an exemplary customer-centric experience. How you respond to this question should reveal how well-suited you are to this role.

When delivering your answers, try not to be in the emotional state of that moment but rather in the emotional state you want to convey. Speak honestly and with authentic sincerity. If the example you've thought of doesn't fit that mold, think of another. If you had to say no to a customer, it should come from a place of helpful professionalism and empathy. Nonverbal cues for empathy are slightly tilting your head, nodding slowly, keeping your palms open, maintaining eye contact, smiling softly, and slightly raising your eyebrows.

"I dealt with a client a while ago whose expectations were unrealistic. They came into this request knowing it was against policy. But I think they purposefully set their expectations rather high as a bargaining chip. About halfway through, we started laughing when they realized they weren't getting anywhere. I never got frustrated, and they knew better. Eventually, I cheerfully let them know I had every intention of doing everything I could for them and that it would be easier if I worked as I usually did to meet their expectations. We laughed, and in the end, they realized they didn't have to go through this routine with me. But the client explained it was necessary with so many other companies they deal with. I told them we weren't like everyone else and that our go-to was above and beyond without being asked for it."

11. What would you do if two competing managers assigned you urgent tasks at the same time?

This question evaluates how well you'll perform under stress and how you prioritize the team's needs. It also examines the level of respect you hold for those in positions of authority and your communication skills. Formulate an answer that conveys your scope of the big-picture and what it takes to support the vision of your leaders. Share how you strive to bridge the gap when a communication breakdown occurs.

Make sure you are in a relatively quiet place with as little background noise as possible. The camera angle should be at eye level. Positioned too low, and you will come across as domineering. Too high, and you'll seem too weak or small. So center it, and make sure your lighting is equally balanced. Be mindful of your facial expressions. Furrowing your brow while concentrating on how to answer a question can be misinterpreted by the algorithm as exhibiting anger and raise a red flag.

"I would be as amenable and as much of a team player as possible. I'd inform the second manager that their task conflicts with the direction I'd been given by the previous manager. Then I'd ask the second manager for clarity. If they told me to disregard my previous manager's instructions and prioritize the direction they've given me, I'd continue to be a team player. But I wouldn't assume they'd close that communication loop. So I'd take extra measures to inform the first manager of the second manager's competing priorities. If this continued to be an issue, I would suggest they come back to me together to clarify where to focus my talents. I can only be responsible for my actions, acting appropriately, professionally, to my standard, and with integrity. The rest would be up to them."

Compatibility

12. Why Deloitte?

Anyone bringing on a new employee wants to gauge how well they'll fit into their work environment by their like-mindedness and the lengths to which they've researched the position. By testing a candidate's company knowledge, they'll get a better sense of how well they've prepared for a project, which speaks to their work ethic. Identify what working for them could offer your career. Ask if it feels like a good fit. If so, incorporate their language into your own, yet in a manner according to your nature. Try not to sound forced. Be humble yet determined while you exude the confidence necessary for success. Answer with sincerity.

The assessment vendor will evaluate your confidence and whether you believe you're the right fit for this opportunity for the right reasons. Your answer will help them determine if you are shooting for the stars or a more realistic target. How informed you are and the language you use will get you closer to success. As Deloitte states on their website; "At Deloitte, we care about making an impact that truly matters: for our people, clients and society. Together, we foster a culture in which our people feel empowered to drive positive change every day. Do you appreciate working with others and building on other's mutual success? You, too, can become part of our open, inclusive, and collaborative culture. On their own, our people are impressive. Together, we form part of something much bigger, much stronger. We celebrate differing opinions, ideas, cultures, and backgrounds. We embrace diversity in all forms and value uniqueness."

"Deloitte's sense of collaboration, team building, and approach to innovation resonate with me, and I already embrace and live by your company's core values. It feels like the right fit and is honestly my top choice."

13. Why should we hire you?

This question assesses whether you can identify what sets you apart from the other candidates and makes you uniquely qualified for this position. The ten most common hireable traits a recruiter looks for are confidence, honesty, strong communication skills, adaptability and flexibility, reliability, attention to detail, self-motivation, a strong work ethic, and being a team player with a positive attitude.

The assessment vendor will study your behavior and verbal and non-verbal cues to determine whether you believe in what you are saying and if you can identify what makes you uniquely qualified for this position. Maintain eye contact and confident body language. Try to relax in a comfortable position, be in a confident head space, and speak from the heart.

"I read up on companies that are pioneers towards innovation and the unconventional work models that help them yield those results. I see myself thriving in an environment like that. I want to work somewhere that fosters an environment that allows me to give my best. I aim to over-deliver and put in my best because I love what I do, and when you enjoy doing what you do, you'll do a good job. I want to work somewhere where I'll love where I work. Based on everything I've read about your work environment and culture, it seems like there's a lot of potential there."

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14. What do you know about Deloitte Consulting?

This question tests the level of your drive and ambition and whether it aligns with what they are looking for in a candidate. They're not interested in working with someone who just wants a job. They want to hire someone who seems driven to compete for the opportunity they provide. What do they stand to offer your career, and what do they expect in return? Research the company, mission statement, and core values and determine how well you fit their mold.

Here is a statement copied from their website: "What is the work culture like at Deloitte? Our culture is built on inclusion, collaboration, high performance, and opportunity. That combination helps our professionals make a difference individually and collectively. And it makes Deloitte one of the most rewarding places to work."

"Deloitte was founded by William Welch Deloitte in London in 1845 and expanded into the United States in 1890 and is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. They are the largest professional services network by revenue and number of professionals in the world and considered one of the Big Four accounting firms along with EY, KPMG, and PricewaterhouseCoopers. They provide audit, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax, and legal services and are the third-largest privately owned company in the United States."

15. Share something you’re really excited about in your field.

This question tests how seriously you take your career, how engaged you are with staying ahead of the curve, and whether you could be a trusted resource for your field. The Hirevue software will evaluate how you react to this question and how concise your answer is. It will also evaluate how consistent your answers are in contrast to other questions in this set and whether you are the professional you claim to be. Read up on the breaking news in your field, or revisit something noteworthy that you've read and were enthusiastic about, so they're fresh in your mind before the interview.

Try to come across as consistently prepared and ready to answer any question. Enunciate your words and try not to stutter or have long pauses. Speak slowly and communicate clearly. Maintain eye contact while exuding confidence. Use positive professional terms while moderating your tone.

"I'd say the developments in AI Entrepreneurship. I recently read about this in an article on Deloitte's Insights news blog. About their insights on Artificial Intelligence as potentially the most impactful technology of our generation. How we find and consume media, communicate with others, and move about in our environments already affects several aspects of human life and increasingly catalyzes the global economy."

16. What do you bring to the team?

This question allows you to share your philosophy towards teamwork and work ethic and speak to your merits. How you answer will offer insights into your unique skill sets and the value you place on your working relationships. Thoroughly research the position to gain as much insight into their goals and culture as possible, and determine how they align with the unique skills you possess that could benefit them. Be professional and concise.

The assessment vendor will evaluate the confidence you convey while answering. When your words don't match your gestures, your gestures will be seen as the truth. Show your personality. Discuss what you have to offer. Share how you weigh success and what success means to you across all fronts - short-term goals, long-term goals, and the big picture.

"I have a can-do attitude. The only thing we have any control over is our attitude. I always see the glass as half-full. When someone comes up with an idea, I never say, 'It can't be done because of XYZ.' Rather, I will say, 'To achieve that goal, we'd have to overcome XYC.' Where there is a will, there is a way."

17. Tell us about a time you had a conflict at work.

This behavioral question will offer a meaningful glimpse into your mediation and negotiation skills. Showcase your initiative while focusing on solutions rather than problems and the situation rather than any one person as the source of the conflict. Exemplify how effective you are at diplomacy while working swiftly towards a communal end goal, with the team's welfare as your priority.

The assessment vendor's algorithm will study you for any defensive cues as you share your experience of a conflict situation at work. You'll want to come across as emotionally mature while not regressing into the emotion of that conflict. Avoid any defensive behavior, posturing, movements, or gestures which could be interpreted as insecure, closed-off, unapproachable, hostile, or disinterested. In this regard, trying to come across as a strong figure could betray your narrative. Instead, coming across as confident and relaxed suggests your true strength comes from within.

"A coworker was interested in competing for a leadership position. A new location was about to open, and several employees were enticed by those few leadership positions about to open up. I liked this coworker and offered some suggestions to help them out. But they took the advice all wrong and accused me of trying to undermine their efforts in landing that promotion. My only motivation was to help them. I took a step back and waited for things to settle. I then made extra efforts in my daily interactions with them to convey I was only interested in supporting their efforts. After they were passed up for the promotion, I told them I was sorry they didn't get the promotion. They then said they were sorry I didn't either. I told them I never threw my hat in the ring and the promotion wasn't conducive to my goals. They acted surprised and a little embarrassed. After that, our relationship returned to normal."

Creative Thinking

18. How would you divide a cake into eight equal pieces with three cuts?

This question is a brain teaser designed to test and observe your analytical skills in real time. Depending on how you go about teasing apart your answer, it will also help them determine your strengths as an analytical or interpersonal thinker. Try answering the question before looking up the answer. Vocalize your answer as you attempt to problem-solve it to practice your communication skills.

Remember, you want to maintain relaxed and confident body language and facial expressions. When confused or moving into a place of concentration, we tend to furrow our brow or redirect our gaze. However, the algorithm could easily misinterpret this as aggression or frustration. So instead, relax your brow and widen your eyes. Slightly tilt your head and nod slowly. Speak slowly and with ease.

"Make two cuts across the top and one cut sideways through the middle of the cake."

19. Walk me through your resume.

They've looked over your resume and researched you online. Now they're allowing you to explore your work history in more depth, fleshing out your experience and skill level in a more tangible way. Avoid reading your resume. That will prove redundant and suggest there is less to you than meets the eye. This question is your chance to tell your whole story. Discuss your working relationships, how you contributed in other ways to your team, the relationships you built at work, and how you advanced the goals of the team as a whole.

The algorithm will monitor your eye movements and facial expressions. Maintain eye contact with the camera as if you're speaking face-to-face with a person while avoiding looking at yourself on the screen. It will also study your vocal inflections, such as placing stress or emphasis on certain words, stutters, or long pauses. Make sure to speak clearly and avoid speech crutches and long pauses. You don't want to reiterate what they can read for themselves from your resume. Speak concisely and avoid rambling or not having any structure to your response. Compose a brief career statement that goes beyond what you've listed on your resume or cover letter. It can encapsulate some of the points on your resume but should be more fleshed out than the bare bones of what you've listed there. Let it speak to your journey as a professional while exploring your interpersonal skills and those traits that are less quantifiable on paper. Once you've composed it, rehearse it. Try not to come across as too rehearsed, since you don't want to sound wooden or dull. Know it by heart so you come across as natural.

"My first job working at XYZ limited started as an internship right out of college. After six months of interning, I transitioned into a full-time role. However, I felt as if my talents weren't being as valued, and there weren't many growth opportunities. They were more comfortable in my serving an administrative capacity at the time, and this wasn't the career path I was striving for. Then an opportunity presented itself at AAA Incorporated, where I worked for several years. I advanced through the ranks, ahead of my peers, advancing into several roles over the subsequent seven years. Recently they've suffered some cutbacks and the growth opportunities for advancement stalled, and I feel as if the opportunities presented here at Deloitte are more in line with my career goals at this stage in my career, which is what has led me here today."

20. Tell me about your biggest failure at work.

The interviewer is digging deeper to determine how you deal with your setbacks. Someone who deflects blame or presents themselves as a victim will raise a red flag; a desirable candidate sees everything as a growth opportunity, takes ownership of their mistakes, and learns from their failures. Whatever your example, keep your answer focused on the learning experience. Describe your actions towards damage control and how you prioritized the team's needs over your interests. Break down the positive takeaways and the growth you achieved as a result.

The assessment vendor will evaluate your non-verbal cues, facial expressions, eye movements, body movements, posture, tone, and choice of words. Answer the question honestly while exhibiting sincere integrity. Focus on the positives and how, despite your failure, your actions, and the overall outcome benefitted the team. Objectify the situation, exhibiting an emotionally mature perspective, and how you navigated this terrain, ultimately leading to a successful resolution.

"Early in my career, I trained a recruit. I told the employee what to do and how to do it but didn't explain why each step was important. They didn't understand the full impact each step had on the business, and, as a result, their quality of work didn't meet expectations. Since I was the one training them, the responsibility for their quality of work fell on my shoulders. Now, when I assign any task, I preface the objective of the work before I assign the tasks and explain how to get the work done. I learned this helps our staff take more pride in their work and feel they are a part of something bigger."

21. Describe a situation where you went above and beyond in the workplace.

They're looking to recruit those who exhibit sound judgment, strong interpersonal skills, resourcefulness, self-discipline, leadership, and problem-solving skills. So, they want to know how reliable an employee you'll be. Your dedication, motivation, and work ethic should reveal whether your standard is to meet the demands of the job or rise above and beyond the call of duty. Before your interview, put thought into how you define success. Study the job posting and job description. Be prepared, and offer an example of a time you went the extra mile. Relate your story with positivity and enthusiasm. Exude confidence in your abilities, speak comfortably, and take pride in your work.

Remember, your nonverbal cues are collected as data points. So when offering an example where you rose to the occasion, you want to come across as self-assured, confident, and proud. Some nonverbal cues that could betray your narrative are posture such as slouching, folding your arms, and protecting your neck. Also, don't waste time trying to recall the events while the recording is in progress. Those facial cues could also be misinterpreted. Go in thoroughly prepared.

"A coworker needed an extra set of eyes on their work to find the source of a problem with their data. I combed over their project, looking for an error in their findings, and I immediately noticed a discrepancy, but like them, I had difficulty tracing it back to their source. They said they went over their calculations and couldn't figure it out, and I had no luck. So I took a break, returned to the work I had to complete, and wrapped up my work at the end of my shift. Then I took a little extra approved overtime to dive back into solving this riddle. It was then I realized, in my arrogance, I assumed I would be able to identify quickly what they missed in their calculations. Knowing I have keen attention to detail, I realized I was missing something. I was looking in the wrong place. I combed over the information they compiled. We examined it together, and we were able to determine that the error existed before they extrapolated the data from its source. Amid the research on which they based their project, two numbers had been transposed. Digging deeper, we discovered this discrepancy was the source of another problem our management had been working on. Tying our issue to theirs, we corrected the course of two projects rather than just one. All I did was dig deeper, track it to its source, tracing it back along the directions it branched out to."

22. How has your experience and training prepared you for working with Deloitte?

Marketing oneself can be a balancing act between sounding humble or coming off as an arrogant braggart. Before speaking to your merits and outlining your accomplishments in detail, it's crucial to research and find commonalities between your ideals and the core values of Deloitte and underline them in your answer. Once you've done your due diligence in this regard, you'll better be able to detail how what you've learned from those experiences has prepared you for this opportunity with Deloitte.

When it comes to their core values and culture, you want to come across as already having a head start. You want to convey your like-mindedness and that it will take no time during your onboarding to get up to speed. You want to convey in principle that you are already one of them. Take a look at these excerpts from their mission statements and core values; "Our shared values guide the way we behave in order to make a positive and enduring impact. Through our work, we serve the public interest by advancing business, reducing risk, and inspiring confidence. We develop leaders who thrive on working together to tackle the toughest challenges, preparing clients to succeed both now and in the future. In our marketplace, nothing is more important than our reputation and, accordingly, we commit to conducting business with honesty, distinctive quality, and high levels of professional behaviour. At the heart of Deloitte culture is the understanding that "we are all in this together." We place a premium on respect, fairness, and trust - working together to achieve our aspirations. We recognise potential, value varied skill sets and experience, reward performance, and provide opportunities for growth and leadership. We are committed to attracting, retaining, and advancing a diverse workforce, while fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels a sense of belonging and can grow. We are committed to enable growth, achievement and pride for all. We work with a collaborative mindset and deliver tangible, measurable, attributable impact. We measure success not only by metrics, but also by strength of the relationships we build, the level of innovation we bring to solve problems, and the company we keep as deliver the best of Deloitte to the world."

"I frequently revisit my career plan and revise my goals accordingly, sometimes compulsively, as I take pride in how far I've come, and it helps me gauge how to take my success further. I've been working towards this moment for a while, and I feel every stage has prepared me for this moment."

23. What would you consider your biggest professional accomplishment?

When sharing your example, it is important to frame it in the right context. Explain why this accomplishment was significant, how it acted as a milestone towards your goals, and why you were motivated to see it through. It is okay to brag a little when answering this question. Close your answer with where you hope this achievement will lead you on your career path.

Quite often, there is a rhyme and reason behind why a company asks the interview questions they ask. More often than not, they are aligned with a company's core values, mission statements, and value propositions. For example, "Do you know what drives you? What makes you get up in the morning and feel proud at the end of each working day? We believe magic happens when you can pursue your passions and find meaning in what you do. You can truly make a difference and create an impact here. To make this magic a reality, we encourage all our people and teams to find their real purpose and align it with ours. Because when you make an impact, we do too. Sound exciting? It is."

"One of my proudest accomplishments was exceeding the timeframes of my career plan this year. I developed a pretty good system for managing the timeframes of my goals and felt my ambitions were realistic. Yet I accomplished all the goals I'd set for myself for three years in one. I am the only one in charge of my development, and that's why I am here today."

Job Satisfaction

24. What are you glad to be leaving behind at your last job?

Be honest about what you liked least while remaining focused on the positive takeaways from your experience. Avoid speaking poorly of former colleagues, as that will only reflect poorly on your interpersonal skills. Don't say anything to suggest your teammates failed to meet your unrealistic standards or expectations. Communicating such points will reflect more poorly on you than on them. So offer something situational while avoiding negative terms.

Even though you are sharing what you won't miss about your last job, you want to demonstrate your positive outlook and attitude. Keep your tone and choice of words consistent with the fondness you wish to convey. The algorithm will assess how consistent those non-verbal cues, body movements, and tone are with the example you relay. Avoid using negative words or terminology.

"The break room was my least favorite aspect of my last job. No one ever cleaned out the fridge or the microwave. I tried coming up with solutions, but no one adopted them. In every other way, everyone on our teams was all for kaizen. I'm also not a fan of the water cooler. They never cleaned it out, and everyone would congregate there and trap each other in conversation. I need to stay productive."

25. What did you love most about your last job?

The interviewer asks this question to understand what motivates you, what inspires you, and which type of work environment suits you best. In understanding what you loved most about your last job, they'll better be able to determine whether they can meet or exceed your expectations. It could also inform them of the terms you are leaving your previous employer and whether you look fondly at that experience. It may also help them determine why you've chosen to pursue this opportunity. So stay positive, using professional terms. Focus on how they helped your career while expressing gratitude for the experience and the relationships you've built.

Try to make your responses as structured and concise as possible. Avoid rambling or delivering roundabout answers. It is recommended to use the STAR method when structuring your answers. Address each answer by first describing the SITUATION involved with your example. Then move into the TASK this situation required. Then share the ACTION you took and the RESULT of your actions. This method will add structure to your answers.

"I loved everyone I worked with and enjoyed the work. I felt grateful that the workplace adopted several of my systems to improve workflow and prevent rework. They recognize you for your contributions. That makes me feel more vested in my work. Everyone encouraged each other and fostered growth and innovation."

Problem Solving

26. What was the most challenging situation you faced with a client?

This question tests the consistency between your answers and what customer service looks like in action to you. That goes deeper than the meaning of a customer experience. Offer an example where you struck a balance between satisfying your customer in a manner that represented your brand while respecting the boundaries of a company's policies and protecting their assets. Share the avenues you took to help them, keeping your communication as open, amenable, and transparent as possible while setting clear expectations. Show them that you explored all options before reaching an amenable outcome.

More often than not, when a person recalls situations from their past, they'll revert to the emotional state of that situation. For example, if a person recalls getting into a volatile conflict, those emotions come to the surface, and the person will narrow their eyes, fold their arms, and furrow their brow. The assessment vendor will study your demeanor for any signs of stress, anger, discomfort, or dishonesty. So remain mindful of your body language, and try to be in your desired mental state while conveying how effectively you can keep calm under pressure.

"I was working with a client with a strong personality who constantly felt they had to be an expert on everything. But they didn't have a firm grasp on the service I was performing. While I was helping them, they constantly second-guessed me and demanded I stop helping them until they understood what I was doing. Then, when I calmly explained, despite their constant debating with me, they permitted me to continue. It took three times as long to perform the work than it should have, but I was patient, reassuring them without patronizing them. In the end, I delivered a strong customer service experience, and they were grateful for my help."

27. Describe a challenge you faced at work and how you overcame it.

This question aims to determine how effective you are at thinking on your feet, how resourceful you are, and whether you exhibit 'outside-of-the-box thinking. It also aims to reveal more about your emotional intelligence and whether you experience task paralysis in stressful situations. How you answer will help them measure your preferred working style and whether it meets their standard. You want your answer to exhibit determination. Frame yourself as resourceful, with a propensity to think on your feet. Demonstrate that you aren't easily discouraged.

Avoid leaning back or away from the camera. When facing challenges, you want to appear confident. Lean towards it while keeping your eye contact centered. Take up more space while keeping your body language open and relaxed. Rest your arms apart from your body and on the arms of your chair. Relax your hands and wrists. Slightly raise your eyebrows while smiling softly. You want to convey you are ready and have nothing to fear.

"A relatively new employee joined our division. They were assigned a particularly challenging project that fell under my field of expertise. I offered to help them and provided some insights and suggestions, but that triggered some unexpected defensiveness. I backed off, said I hadn't meant to overstep my bounds, and offered any help should they decide to reach out. A few days later, they apologized. This person came in from a pretty-dog-eat-dog shark-tank environment and was accustomed to others trying to take credit for their accomplishments. When they realized that wasn't my way of doing things, they reached out and asked for help, and I was more than willing. I didn't take it personally. I just felt bad that they'd had such an unfortunate experience at work that led to such distrust."

28. What are your salary expectations?

Discussing salary in a recorded interview is less than ideal. You'll want to be definitive without closing the negotiation. This question commonly comes up towards the end of an interview to gauge your self-awareness of how the interview has gone. Additionally, how you rate your professional worth can be revealing. The best way to discuss your salary expectations is through transparency and simply presenting it with the facts. Use your current earnings as a baseline. Share any perks, insurance, bonuses, or incentives you receive. From there, contrast your current earnings with where you feel you are on your career path to where your ultimate career goals are heading. That should give them a reasonable expectation of what you are looking for from your future employer. When presenting the facts in this manner, nothing you say could undermine your confidence, and it keeps the dialogue open.

Remember to practice. Before the interview, go into a private space with a mirror, look yourself in the eye, and give yourself a pep talk. Pump yourself up with physical exercise to manifest confidence. A confident person takes up more space. Someone who is intimidated makes themselves small. So raise your arms, stretch your back, and make yourself as big as possible before the interview. Perform your research on the body language of a confident and relaxed person. Make eye contact, smile, and pretend you are talking to a person. Keep it natural.

"I make $65,000 a year with my current employer, with a $2000 bonus at year's end. Understanding there is quite a shortage in the workforce right now, they've offered me more if I choose to stay. Also, it seems fair to mention I have good health insurance benefits through work."

29. What causes you stress on the job?

The aim here is not only to determine your perception of a high-stress working environment and how well your perception aligns with the reality of the job. The interviewer is also assessing your emotional maturity and ability to remain collected under pressure. So, exhibit a clear comprehension of what the position and job environment look like while relaying your skill at governing your stress and approaching any situation with a level head and above-average communication skills.

The assessment vendor aims to evaluate how you cope with stress by studying your choice of words, tone, and nonverbal cues. Some nonverbal cues for nervous or stressful behaviors are fidgeting (any small movements of your hands or feet), swaying, shifting your weight, rocking or tilting back in your chair, leaning to one side or the other, straightening and freezing your posture, cradling your neck with one or both hands, crossing your arms, cracking your knuckles or biting your nails. Maintain eye contact, smile softly, and relax. Remain objective and confident, keeping your body language open and at ease, speaking in a level yet enthusiastic tone.

"I often feel stress when my managers or leaders feel stress. I am excellent at monitoring my stress and not internalizing the stress of my clients or peers. But when my leaders feel stress, whether it is because they are ineffectively monitoring their emotions and how it is impacting their decision-making or the work or situation is high stakes, that can often affect me. In those situations, I do my best to channel that stress in a sense of urgency with my work. However, if a leader habitually has difficulty monitoring their stress, this doesn't affect me all that well. In those situations, I do what I can to manage up and take it into stride."

30. How do you build relationships with your leaders?

When answering questions about how you build interpersonal relationships with the rest of your teams, earning their collective trust and developing relationships with your leaders and peers. Supporting the vision and goals of the collective should be your main priority. The traits of a clutch player include having a broad scope of the big picture, supporting the vision of your managers, and performing your job in such a way that makes your manager's job and yours easier.

As they state on their website, "We always have someone supporting and helping us in our journey towards excellence. Expressing our gratitude to those who guide us and help us achieve our goals is equally important. It is always good to know that your good work is being noticed, appreciated, and rewarded. It does not necessarily need to be a reward in the traditional sense, and could even extend to sharing a colleague's achievement via email with the rest of the team, or a 'thank you' to anyone who has made a positive difference to you. This is what we mean by a 'culture of appreciation and we try to imbibe it in each of our professionals."

"I'd work on learning the ropes, gaining as much of a big-picture-scope as possible while building relationships. It's my philosophy that it's my job to make my bosses' jobs easier. I have a keen eye for the details and would point out my observations while asking questions. I'd put my all to earn my keep and build the trust of my coworkers to ensure I complimented my new team."

Practice a case

Case interviews represent real client engagements giving you insight into our approach and the work we do. It also gives you an opportunity to demonstrate clear thinking, practical judgment, and a professional demeanor, while helping us assess your thought process, creativity, and comfort with ambiguity.

How to use this tool:.

You will be presented with an example of a real-life business situation, along with a series of questions.

Answer each question to the best of your ability, then check your work.

At any time, you can access the business situation in the upper right corner.

Please note: This is not an assessment and we do not track your responses or results. You can practice as often as you'd like.

Completion time: 15/20 min

Practice a case interview

Please note that cases may differ in format and level of detail depending on the duration of the interview, but remember in the actual interview, we will be looking at your ability to think through a problem versus any specific technical skill or subject matter knowledge.

Tell us a little about yourself.

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Case interview tips

Cases can help us assess a candidate across multiple dimensions, and your answers should project clear thinking, practical judgment, and a professional demeanor. Apply this five-step approach while working through the case interview:

For more guidance on what we look for:

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Practice a scenario interview.

Scenario interviews help us assess your thought process, creativity, and comfort with ambiguity. At the same time, the scenarios represent real client engagements so they allow you to gain insight into the work we do.

How to use this tool:.

You will be presented with an example of a real-life business situation, along with a series of questions.

Answer each question to the best of your ability, then check your work.

At any time, you can access the business situation in the upper right corner.

Please note: This is not an assessment and we do not track your responses or results. You can practice as often as you like.

Scenario completion time: 15/20 min

What area are you interested in?

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How to approach a scenario interview

Clear thinking

Practical judgement

Strategic framing

Summary analysis

Final recommendations

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Deloitte Case Interview (questions, process, prep)

Deloitte interviews are pretty challenging compared to regular interviews at large companies. The questions are difficult and the interview format is specific to Deloitte.

But the good news is that with the right preparation it can actually become relatively straightforward to succeed at a Deloitte interview. We've put together this ultimate guide to maximise your chances of success.

Here's an overview of what we'll cover.

• Introduction to Deloitte
• Interview process
• Regular case interviews
• Group case interviews
• Fit and PEI questions
• Preparation plan

Click here to practise 1-on-1 with Deloitte ex-interviewers

1. deloitte consulting is bigger than mckinsey + bcg.

Deloitte is a force to reckon with in consulting. In 2022, it generated ~$26bn in revenue from its consulting business line. This makes it about as big as McKinsey, Bain and BCG combined.

Deloitte Consulting grew through a series of acquisitions. As a result, it's a collection of relatively independent firms operating under the Deloitte Consulting umbrella. Each member firm is managed by local partners who are responsible for their P&L. This is why you get more variation across different offices and regions than you do at a firm such as McKinsey.

Deloitte Consulting has three main practice groups you need to be aware of when applying:

1. Strategy and Operations (S&O) focuses on topics such as corporate strategy, supply-chain improvement, business model transformation, process improvements, etc.

2. Technology consulting focuses on digital strategy, delivery of IT programmes, cyber risks management, designing and building tech-based solutions for clients, etc.

3. Human capital focuses on topics such as organisation transformation, change management, corporate learning and development, diversity and inclusion, etc.

In 2013, Deloitte acquired Monitor which was initially founded by Michael Porter, the father of Porter's five forces . Monitor is now part of Deloitte S&O and that brand is particularly strong in North America.

The type of work Deloitte S&O does is very similar to what you would do at McKinsey , BCG or Bain . If you'd like to learn more about how Deloitte (and the other Big 4 firms) compares to the MBB firms, check out our MBB vs. Big 4 guide . 

2. Deloitte interview process

Your interview process with Deloitte will depend on whether you're applying as an experienced or early career candidate. There is also some variation by country, so we recommend that you ask your local HR contact at Deloitte for more details.

Below is an outline of the most common interview process and will be correct for the majority of candidates.

2.1 Early career candidates 

As an early career candidate you can apply online. You'll need your educational qualifications to hand, and you'll need to meet the minimum requirements.

The next step is an "immersive online assessment". Here you'll be asked to look at work scenarios and answer how you would respond.

Once you've completed it, you'll receive a "bespoke feedback report about your strengths and abilities".

If you fail the assessment, you'll hear back within a couple of days, but if you pass it may take a week or two before Deloitte contacts you - so in this case, no news is good news!

If you pass, you'll go onto the next assessment step: the "job simulation". You’ll answer questions across formats that include writing, video, multiple choice and ranking. Make sure you're dressed correctly and are in a quiet place before starting the simulation.

After you’ve completed the simulation, you'll get an email letting you know how you did within four weeks.

If successful you would then have a "Final stage assessment", which is a video interview with a senior consultant or an online group exercise. This would be the last step in your interview process.

Click here for more information on the interview process for early career applicants.

2.2 Non-early career candidates

If you're an experienced candidate, or at least not an undergraduate or recent graduate, the interview process will probably consist of three steps:

• Resume and cover letter screening
• First round interviews
• Second round interviews

2.2.1 Resume and cover letter screening

First, recruiters will look at your resume and assess if your experience matches the open position. This is the most competitive step in the process—we’ve found that 90% of candidates don’t make it past this stage.

You can use  this free resume guide  and this  free cover letter guide  to help tailor your application to the position you’re targeting. 

And if you’re looking for expert feedback, you can also get input from our  team of  ex-MBB recruiters , who will  cover what achievements to focus on (or ignore), how to fine tune your bullet points, and more.

2.2.2 First round interviews

Your interviewers at Deloitte will consist of a mix of senior consultants, managers and partners. First round interviews may be done in person or via video or phone call. They usually consist of:

• one behavioural interview (30 to 45mins)
• one or two case interviews (30 to 45mins each).

This is quite similar to what you could expect at other consulting firms.

2.2.3 Second round interviews

Second round interviews are similar to first round interviews, though the line of questioning can be a bit tougher. Your final interview is usually with a hiring partner, and before that you may face a group case interview.

• One behavioral interview (30 to 45mins)
• One case interview (30 to 45mins)
• One group case interview (45mins - 1hr)

Now you've seen an overview of the interview process, let's take a detailed look at regular case interviews and group case interviews at Deloitte, and how you should prepare for them.

3. Deloitte case interview questions

Case interviews at Deloitte are candidate-led. The style is therefore similar to what you will experience in a BCG case interview or a Bain case interview . Our research and experience tells us that there 7 types of questions you need to prepare for in candidate-led case interviews:

• Framework development
• Framework exploration
• Quant question – Data provided
• Quant question – No data provided
• Creativity question
• Recommendation

You can learn more about case interviews and how to prepare in our free case interview guide . One unique thing about Deloitte case interviews is that they will occasionally (but not always) give candidates written materials and a few minutes to review before they start the interview. This type of scenario requires the kind of skills you could learn in our free written case interview guide .

Deloitte has produced some very useful material to help candidates prepare. Take a good look through this practice case .

Deloitte has also shared some example case studies that you can work through interactively:

• Deloitte case study 1: Federal health agency needs to respond to Ebola epidemic (Advanced)
• Deloitte case study 2: Talent management for the Civil Cargo Protection Bureau (Advanced)
• Deloitte case study 3: Engagement strategy for a huge federal agency (Undergraduate)
• Deloitte case study 4: Recreation Unlimited, a global apparel and sportswear company, must reverse declining market share (Undergraduate)
• Deloitte case study 5: Federal benefits provider needs to formulate its 10-year vision (Undergraduate)

All these strategy cases can all be found on Deloitte's case interview prep tool, along with some Application Program Analyst cases and Business Technology Solution cases.

4. Deloitte group case interview

As mentioned above, Deloitte also uses group case interviews in its final round. Here is the key information you need to be aware of for this interview format:

• Candidates get divided into groups of 4 to 6
• Each group is given information about a case (i.e. a client facing a problem)
• You are given 10mins to review the materials by yourself or with another person in your group
• You are then asked to discuss a few questions about the case for 20mins with the rest of your group in front of your interviewers
• The interviewers will ask a few questions to the group for 15 to 20mins

This type of case mainly tests your ability to work with others. Interviewers won't intervene during the group discussion. They will just observe the group dynamics and mark each participant based on how they are contributing to the discussion.

Here are the top 3 things you should aim to do in your Deloitte group interview:

• Speak with a purpose. At the beginning of a group discussion, a lot of candidates will want to speak their mind as they know participating is important. But participating is not enough. The QUALITY of your input is crucial. Sometimes, it's better to let two or three people get the discussion started. And to then make a very thoughtful point based on how they started the discussion. Focus on the quality of your input, not the quantity.
• Involve everyone. Another tip that's easy to apply is to keep an eye on who's participating in the conversation and who's not. If you identify a member of the group who's struggling to make themselves heard, you should not hesitate to help them be heard by saying something like: "We haven't heard everyone's opinion on this yet. John, Rebecca what do you think?"
• Summarise. Finally, at the end of the 20 minutes group discussion it's a good idea to summarise the different points people have made. This will position you as the person bringing everyone together and making sure all candidates are on the same page. It is something some partners in consulting like doing with clients in real life and will therefore reflect positively on you.

And the top 3 things you should really avoid doing :

• Looking nervous. Group interviews is the time to put your poker face on. Everyone is stressed in a group interview. But you need to try your best to come across as confident. A good way to do this is to focus on basic body language: look at people in the eye, sit confidently, don't cross your arms, etc.
• Interrupting others. Consultants need to be client-friendly, and interrupting someone in a discussion is not client-friendly at all. You should listen carefully to what others are saying. Try to have a genuine interest in what they think. Before making your point, summarise their point to show that you understand what they mean.
• Dominating the conversation. Finally, some candidates are so eager to participate in the conversation that they end up completely dominating the rest of the group without realising it. A good tip to avoid this is to keep an eye on how much time you talk. If you are in a 5-person group you should aim to speak 20% (1/5th) of the time and really no more than 25%.

Your performance in regular and group case interviews will play a big role in Deloitte's decision to give you an offer. If you'd like to learn more how to approach group interviews, check-out our  separate detailed  guide to group case interviews.

5. Deloitte behavioral questions

Behavioural interview questions asked at Deloitte fall into two categories:

• Fit questions. These are generic questions such as “ Why consulting? ” or “ Why Deloitte? ”.
• Personal Experience Interview (PEI) questions. These are questions such as “Tell me about a time when you led a team through a difficult situation.” Or “Tell me about a time where you had to manage a team conflict”

Here are the top 5 fit and PEI questions you should prepare for at Deloitte and other consulting firms.

Top 5 fit questions:

• Why Deloitte?
• Why consulting?
• Walk me through your resume
• Tell me about something not on your resume
• Tell me about your greatest accomplishment

Top 5 PEI questions. Tell me about a time when ...

• You led a team through a difficult situation
• You worked in a team and had to manage a conflict
• You had a disagreement with a colleague / boss
• You had to change someone's / a group's mind
• You overcame a really difficult challenge

Don't fall into the trap of under-preparing for these types of questions. While they may seem easier than the case interviews, they are extremely important to get right.

You’ll need to prepare several ”stories” or “examples” from your personal and professional experience to demonstrate that you have the traits that Deloitte is looking for.

To learn more, check out our guide to consulting fit / PEI questions .

6. Deloitte case interview preparation plan

Now that you know what to expect in Deloitte interviews, let's discuss the steps you should take to prepare.

6.1 Learn the case interview essentials

The best starting point for your case interview prep is our case interview prep guide . It'll take you through all the different types of questions you may be asked in your case interview, show you how to draw from different frameworks to structure your answer, and give you example cases to practise with.

6.2 Become really confident at maths

You don't have to have a perfect GPA or GMAT score to succeed at case interview maths. However, during your Deloitte  interviews, you will be expected to quickly perform accurate mental maths. 

In order to do this, it’s essential to know the formulas for common metrics, like return on investment or breakeven point. And it’s also helpful to know a few maths shortcuts to help you solve problems more quickly. To learn more about these topics, check out our free guide to case interview maths . 

In our experience, the most successful applicants start their interview preparation by practising maths skills, so make sure you prioritise this step.

6.3 Research the company

Deloitte interviewers want to hire candidates who are deeply motivated to work for their firm. Make sure you're up to date in the latest developments in the area of the company you're applying to join. Here are some useful links to get you started:

• Deloitte's insights page
• Deloitte's selection of business podcasts
• Financial Times' news articles on Deloitte

In addition, do some networking so that you can show you've made the effort to reach out to current staff.

6.4 Do mock interviews

How you solve each case is important, but your interviewers will also be evaluating how you COMMUNICATE your answers. It's important to speak in a structured way that makes it easy to clearly understand your points.

The best way to hone your communication skills is to practise interviewing out loud, and you can do that in three main ways:

• Interview yourself (out loud)
• Practise interviewing with friends or family
• Practise interviewing with ex-interviewers

To help you with this process, here is a  broad  list   of consulting interview questions  you can practice with.  Practising by yourself is a great way to get started, and can help you get more comfortable with the flow of a case interview. However, this type of practice won’t prepare you for realistic interview conditions.

After getting some practice on your own, you should find someone who can do a mock interview with you, like a friend or family member.

We’d also recommend that you practise 1-1 with ex-interviewers from Deloitte . This is the best way to replicate the conditions of a real case interview, and to get feedback from someone who understands the process extremely well. Meet our Deloitte ex-interviewers who’d love to work with you.

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Deloitte HireVue interview questions and strategy

The Deloitte Hirevue interview is a video interview that is completed online. The interview questions are behavioral based and ask about your past experiences. The interviewer will also ask you about your motivation for the job, and your long-term career goals. The questions are designed to assess your fit for the job, and your ability to think on your feet. To prepare for the Deloitte Hirevue interview, it is important to first understand the format of the interview and the types of questions that will be asked. It is also important to practice your answers to these questions, so that you are comfortable with the format and can think on your feet during the interview.

Deloitte, EY & PWC HireVue: Questions, answers and strategy

Interviews for Top Jobs at Deloitte

Data analyst interview.

ApplicationI interviewed at DeloitteInterviewVery interactive interview. My interviewer asked questions about my project. I completed two projects, and my understanding of cloud computing was very helpful. He questioned me about a real-world application for IoT after I gave an explanation of the concept. Interview QuestionsTrending Technology and Project Description

Sustainability Analyst Interview

ApplicationI applied online. After submitting my application, I was given a numerical test to complete, and then I had interviews with a recruiter and team members, which I did during one trip. My interview at Deloitte (Warsaw, Poland) went quite smoothly. Interview QuestionsIn your words, how can we describe consulting?.

What happens during Deloitte’s HireVue interview?

In a HireVue interview, you’ll record yourself answering questions.

Your answers to those questions may be provided to you in the form of a few lines of text or a pre-recorded video by a Deloitte representative.

You will then have approximately one minute to prepare your response and three minutes to respond.

Be prepared to respond to anywhere between 2 and 5 questions as the number of questions varies.

As long as it has a camera, you can respond on your smartphone, laptop, or desktop computer. However, I strongly recommend using a laptop or desktop.

You’ll typically have 72 hours to complete your Deloitte HireVue interview after receiving the link.

Since Deloitte is a professional services company, the vast majority of questions will be about that industry. As you respond to these inquiries, you should have the attitude of someone who is knowledgeable about and eager to advance in that industry.

Deloitte’s values are also something we can look at, and it’s pretty obvious what they value:

• Outstanding value to markets & clients
• Commitment to each other
• Strength from cultural diversity

Make sure you value teamwork, have an open mind that values diversity and inclusion, and – last but not least – have strong work ethics and integrity. Deloitte clients deserve the best value, so make sure you care about providing them.

Here are a few examples of questions from the Deloitte HireVue interview to familiarize you with the format. Your question bank sample is on its way! You can test yourself live right away at

Here are five questions you’ll frequently encounter in interviews that our recruiters wish you would respond to differently if you’re wondering how to deliver captivating interview responses that set you apart from the competition:

2. Common responses to the question “What does your ideal job opportunity look like?” are scripted to match the job description, which doesn’t accurately represent the individual person. Being sincere is, you guessed it, the best response to this. Know what you want, what you can offer in terms of skills, and how all of this relates to the position you are interviewing for. Try to connect these in an honest discussion with the recruiter so that you both can determine whether this is a good fit.

Here are my top suggestions for how to respond to five frequently asked interview questions so that you have the best chance of making a good impression and getting the job you want. Good luck!.

5. A typical response to the question “Have you ever done x, y, and z?” is “No, I haven’t, but if you give me a chance, I’m sure I can get it done.” Saying “I haven’t directly done what you’re asking but I have done this in role A and this in role B, which parallels what you’re looking for” is a better response I have every confidence in my ability to complete that task. ”.

Instead, show off your ability to think critically by identifying the failure, the steps you took to address it, and how these steps helped you advance. As recruiters, we concentrate more on what you are doing to address the problem than what the weakness or failure is.

Deloitte Interview Questions (With Example Answers)

Getting a job at Deloitte could be the ideal career move to launch yourself into the world of finance and professional services if you have just graduated with an accounting degree and are ready to work for one of the big four.

Nearly every day, hundreds of professionals compete for positions at the billion-dollar London-based company, which boasts the largest professional services network in the world by both employee count and annual revenue. Despite the fierce competition, obtaining a job at Deloitte is entirely possible with the appropriate training, credentials, and preparation for both the application process and the interview.

The multinational corporation, which has locations in more than 150 nations, focuses on providing audit, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax, and legal services.

As a result, in order to work for the 176-year-old professional services company, you typically need to have a strong financial foundation, excellent auditing and legal skills, and a lot of education or professional experience.

The job application and interview are your opportunities to impress if you have what it takes to work for Deloitte. We’ve compiled the most frequent Deloitte interview questions and advice on how to respond to them so you can ace your interview and move through the hiring process quickly.

You’ll soon be conducting audits, handling tax and legal projects, and giving financial advice if you adhere to the advice given in this interview guide.

How do I prepare for Deloitte video interview?

Video interviews are sort of like 2-way mirrors. Keep focused on your interviewer. Camera!Ensure your device is plugged in or fully charged. Raise your device so that it’s just above or at eye level. Take note of your surroundings. Make sure to locate a place that is quiet and uninterrupted.

What are the 4 HireVue questions?

What makes this position a good fit for you at this stage of your career? How have your experience and education prepared you for this position? are some sample questions from HireVue What circumstances prompted your application for this job? Please explain how you understand our organization.

How do I beat an interview at HireVue?

6 suggestions to help you get ready for your HireVue interviewAnalyze yourself by making a selfie recording of yourself answering typical questions. Take note of: Similar to how you would for a traditional interview, do your research on the company, the position, and the industry. Dress professionally, just like you would for an in-person interview.

What is HireVue interview Deloitte?

To forecast a candidate’s future job performance, HireVue employs proprietary machine learning algorithms that examine data points in the video interview. To determine the top performers and those best suited to the company’s objectives and culture, HireVue analyzes these data points.

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