Application Process & Interviews at Pitcher Partners

Interviewers were always incredibly welcoming and didn't give off intimidating vibes.

My personal interview processes consisted of an HR interview in addition to a meeting with the practice group Partner and Client Director. I felt the process was quite smooth

The process was fairly easy and the Early Careers team was approachable and helpful.

It was during covid so assessments were online and and in person interview

Pretty standard with all other firms. Updated on status quickly rather than leaving you hanging like other firms

Grads will go through a phone interview, then a testing day where you do a case study (in person) with small groups and then have an in-person interview. You also get an office tour whilst you'er there.

The interview process consisted of six stages, with assessments becoming progressively more challenging. However, the process is intentionally designed to identify individuals who align with the firm's values and expectations. Going through this process, I realised how much I wanted to be a part of the firm. Reaching the final stage was exceptionally rewarding.

We started off with an assessment centre which was online, where we got to work with other candidates. We then had an informal interview on that same day where they asked a few generic questions. If we passed that, we then met with a partner and a manager of the firm once we got to the interview process which was very insightful.

1x call with HR, 1x call with a partner

The interview process is challenging - beside being a typical assessment centre and face-to-face partner interview, the questions/case study at assessment centre are accounting-technical which can be difficult for mon-accounting major students.

Not dissimilar to other hiring processes.

Psychometric Testing, an assessment centre and an in-person interview.

Questions were largely personalised and more a less trying to gauge what type of person you are rather than what your resume says.

Cannot recall specifics - apologies. Was a mix of technical knowledge basics & personal (background queries).

Tell us about yourself. What do you think about AI replacing accountants?

My interview was in May 2021 so I dont really remember

Can't remember - but STAR method and overall positive experience.

1. What do you know about Pitcher Partners? 2. If Pitcher Partners had an unlimited budget, how would you spend it? 3. Why do you want to work for Pitcher Partners?

Just some general questions to start off, nothing that seemed like a crazy curveball, they were very calm and collected and it almost seemed like a formal chat.

What is the biggest challenge you think we would face as an organisation

Case study: recommendation to the internal control of an actual business Partner interview: where do you see our firm in competing with other firms in the mid-market.

Be yourself.

An inquisitive mind and eagerness to learn are some of the most important qualities to bring to a new job. Pitcher Partners does not expect you to know everything coming into the interview. In saying that, do your research and attempt to understand the areas within the business that you are interested in. Come with targeted questions prepared based on your background reading.

Utilise the networking opportunities when possible. Be authentic, confident, energised and curious during interview.

Focus more on being a strong personality rather than technical knowledge, the firm is more keen to see if you would fit in the culture

Learn about the company beforehand and prepare, but don't stress - everyone is really friendly, so just be confident and yourself.

Understand how middle market differs and why this interests you

I recommend that you prepare by thoroughly learning about the firm, understanding what sets it apart, its founding story, and the reasons behind its establishment. Through this process, you will discover a genuine motivation for wanting to work here, enabling you to respond convincingly to any questions that may be posed to you during the recruitment process.

Be yourself.

Stand out. Be personable. EQ is more important than IQ

Make the process personal, for example, write an engaging and personal cover letter (as oppose to standardising this process), make your responses to interview questions personal by relating to/referencing personal experiences