I applied through university. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Grant Thornton (Houston, TX) in Mar 2013
Interview
The process was typical of a public accounting firm interview. Since I found the job on my schools job board, it was held on campus. There was a pre-interview dinner, and they made sure that I knew who I was interviewing with at that time so I could meet the interviewer before the interview. The whole interview was behavioral, with no technical questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you worked with a difficult group.
The first round of interviews was a group interview with four people, followed by an English essay. Neither the interview questions nor the essay topic had anything to do with auditing, and the interview questions seemed to be fixed; some interviewees even knew the questions beforehand. If that's true, I think it's unfair.
The interview process at Grant Thornton typically involves multiple stages, including an initial phone screening, a behavioral interview, and a technical or case-based assessment. Candidates may also meet with managers or partners. The process emphasizes cultural fit, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities, often concluding with a final round or offer discussion
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you worked on a team to solve a complex problem. What was your role, and what was the outcome
