PA Consulting Business Analyst Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at PA Consulting.
PA Consulting
Business Analyst
Mid Average Neutral experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Take home Technical screen Group
Interview formats
Case Behavioral Technical
First, there was a written exercise that took 45 minutes. It involved reviewing a 1-page case study and then writing a 1-page summary and evaluation. After that, I had a competency interview for 1 hour, which included general questions about my experience with stakeholder management, my strengths, and weaknesses. Finally, there was a technical interview for 1 hour focused on BA-specific questions, particularly around agile practices and scenarios.
Confirmed questions6 questions
- Can you share an instance where you dealt with a challenging stakeholder and how you addressed their concerns?
- Tell me about a time you had to manage a difficult stakeholder and their concerns.
- Give an example of how you managed a difficult stakeholder.
PA Consulting
Business Analyst
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Other
The interview process began with a 30-minute telephone call. However, the interviewer decided to stop the interview early. Their reasoning was that I was close to the final stages with two other companies, and they were concerned I might receive an offer before they could complete my application, which they felt would be a waste of time.
Confirmed questions8 questions
- Can you tell me what you know about PA Consulting?
- Are you legally permitted to work in the UK?
- Do you possess any security clearances?
PA Consulting
Business Analyst
Entry Average Positive experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Phone screen Group Presentation Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Case Presentation Group Other
It was a phone interview, and then an Assessment Centre. The phone interview was pretty easy, asking about general competencies and why I wanted to join PA Consulting. The Assessment Centre had a case study where I had to write a report, plus an interview and a group activity. The interview part dug deeper into the specific sector I applied for and my interest in PA.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What is your interest in Business Intelligence?
PA Consulting Business Analyst Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from PA Consulting interview reports.
“Are you legally permitted to work in the UK?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me what you know about PA Consulting?”
Read reports →“What is your current salary?”
Read reports →“Can you explain how this concept is applied within an agile framework?”
Read reports →“Do you possess any security clearances?”
Read report →“When you have disagreements with teammates, how do you handle it?”
Read report →“What is your expected salary?”
Read report →“What stage are you in with those other companies?”
Read report →“What is your interest in Business Intelligence?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 5 PA Consulting interview reports.