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feedback report

PwC Student
Recruitment

Candidate feedback report

Name

Wael Abu Baker7803260

Date

14 November 2014

Understanding your feedback report

You recently completed a number of assessments as part of our student recruitment process. This report has
been created to give you personal and confidential feedback on the results of your assessments. We hope this
will help you to reflect on your results and use this understanding for your future career plans irrespective of
the outcome of this application.
Due to the complexity and competitive nature of our programmes, PwC base assessment
decisions on a combination of criteria which vary from role-to-role. This means your specific
results from each assessment do not automatically guarantee progression to the next stage of
our recruitment process. The outcome with regard to this stage of the recruitment process will
be provided on a separate email to you, when you've completed your actual assessment. If this
report is from your mock assessment, you'll need to complete your actual assessments to
progress your application and receive an outcome.
This report is personal and confidential to you. You dont need specific training or knowledge to interpret it.
The report also provides ideas to help improve your skills and guidance to help you think about your
preferred working style.

Ability tests
The tests you completed provide a fair and objective assessment of your cognitive ability. Research has
shown that these tests can provide reliable information on future performance in many different jobs.
However, many other factors also play an important role in predicting job success. To help you understand
your ability test scores, weve compared your performance to others who have taken these tests in the past.
This is known as a comparison group.

Numerical reasoning
This test measures your ability to make correct decisions or inferences from numerical data. The data
presented and the tasks set, are relevant to a business environment. The emphasis in these tasks is on
understanding and evaluating data rather than on computation. People who perform well on this test tend to
have the capacity to understand and interpret numerical information correctly.

Logical reasoning
This test measures your ability to work with incomplete information, and create solutions to new problems
without guidance from existing principles. People who perform well on this test tend to have a greater
capacity to think conceptually as well as analytically.

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Ability tests
Numerical reasoning
Logical reasoning
Key
A significant area of strength
An area of strength
An area of competence
An area for development
A significant area for development
.

Numerical reasoning
Your performance on this test was average when compared to the comparison group you were compared
against. This suggests that understanding or interpreting numerical data and mathematical calculations is
likely to be an area of competence for you, on the basis of your performance on this test.
Ideas to help improve your skills
You may be interested in things you can do to help improve these skills.
Developing your skills is something that requires considerable time and effort. As well as reviewing the
practical tips below, think about the opportunities you have in your everyday life to challenge yourself in
this skill area. How often do you deal with numerical data and mathematical calculations? How can you
gain more exposure to this type of information?

Read and try to interpret charts, graphs and tables in analytical newspapers and journals. Pay
particular attention to how the figures may have been calculated.
Read financial reports in papers and online, and make some calculations for yourself - if figures
are given for a large group, see if you can calculate the individual figures that make up the final
analysis.
When working with numbers, remind yourself to slow down and fully consider what numbers you
are crunching, taking care to consider what information you would need to calculate the exact
numbers rather than assuming the right ones are in front of you.

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Logical reasoning
Your performance on this test was exceptional when compared to the comparison group you were
compared against. This suggests that understanding incomplete information, and solving novel problems
by creating solutions from first principles, is likely to be a significant area of strength for you, on the basis
of your performance on this test.
Ideas to help improve your skills
You may be interested in things you can do to maintain or enhance these skills.
Developing your skills is something that requires considerable time and effort. As well as reviewing the
practical tips below, think about the opportunities you have in your everyday life to challenge yourself in
this skill area. How often do you have to create solutions from first principles? To what extent are you
commonly faced with new and incomplete information? How can you gain more exposure to this type of
information?

Complete timed problem solving exercises, particularly ones that require you to quickly identify
patterns and sequences.
Before you make a decision, stop and think about whether you have sufficient information to make
a logical rather than an intuitive decision.
Practice making yourself consider alternative solutions or options when faced with a decision.
Dont always go with your first decision as your analysis might be biased.

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Work style preference questionnaire

The questionnaire youve completed is called a personality questionnaire. However, we refer to it as a work
style preference questionnaire. This is because rather than assessing your core personality out of context, it
measures your behavioural preferences at work and how these align with the behaviours critical to success at
PwC.
This questionnaire provides a fair and objective measure of your self-reported preferred working style. It
looks at the way you see yourself in terms of how you like to do things and what approach youd typically
take in a workplace context. This questionnaire is not about your knowledge, skills or abilities, which are
also critical to success. Its about your natural behavioural preferences in the work place.
The attributes shown below are from our global leadership framework: The PwC Professional. These
attributes describe the behaviours our people express in support of delivering PwCs business strategy. These
are behaviours weve identified as being critical to our staff being successful in their role and to our business.
The work style preference questionnaire is used at this stage to provide an initial measure of your natural
alignment with these behaviours. Throughout the later stages of the recruitment process your performance
is assessed against these attributes using other selection techniques.
To help understand your behavioural preferences, your responses have been compared to others who have
completed this questionnaire in the past. The questionnaire is a guide and, as with all self-assessment
questionnaires, its accuracy depends on how you completed the questionnaire; whether you were open,
honest and genuine in your responses.
Making sure the way you like to work is aligned to what will be required, and expected of you, is a likely
indicator of your future job satisfaction, motivation and successful performance at PwC. So this information
is as important for you, as it is for us. This isnt about looking to fit people into a predefined template. Its
about trying to understand how well your working style preferences align to the working style of PwC, and
how you may deliver the role requirements.

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The PwC Professional attributes

The five PwC Professional attributes and their definitions are outlined below. This is followed by a brief
statement which articulates why theyre important behavioural attributes for PwC.

1. Whole leadership
I lead myself and others to make a difference and deliver results in a responsible, authentic,
resilient, inclusive and passionate manner.
We expect our people at all levels; from Associate up to Partner, to lead themselves and others to develop and
learn through every opportunity. This in turn will support PwC in delivering results for our clients and our
business strategy.

2. Business acumen
I bring business knowledge, innovation and insight to create distinctive value for clients and PwC.
Maintaining effectiveness in a rapidly changing world is key to the success of our people and PwC. So, its
important for us to continually seek to understand how businesses work and how theyre changing to enable us to
take advantage of any new opportunities.

3. Technical capabilities
I apply a range of capabilities to deliver quality and value for clients and PwC.
We adhere to professional quality standards whilst continually building our technical knowledge and expertise to
support us to deliver insights and value to our clients.

4. Global acumen
I operate and collaborate effectively with a mindset that transcends geographic and cultural
boundaries.
At PwC, we operate within a world that is more interconnected and interdependent than ever before; a complex
and continually changing global environment. Our people need to embrace rapid change and diversity to bring a
fresh perspective to our clients and PwC.

5. Relationships
I build relationships of high value which are genuine and rooted in trust.
Our capability to remain competitive in the marketplace is underpinned by our peoples ability to build
relationships, with longevity, that are established in trust. At PwC, our people strive to listen and communicate
with confidence in order to deliver an outstanding experience for our clients.

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Work style preference questionnaire

Reflect on how you responded to the questionnaire when reviewing the information provided
below, as the accuracy of the feedback is dependent on the openness and honesty with which
you completed the questionnaire. Remember, this feedback is about how you like to do things
and not about ability.
Whole leadership
Business acumen
Technical capabilities
Global acumen
Relationships
Key
Strong behavioural preference alignment
Moderate behavioural preference alignment
Partial behavioural preference alignment

1. Whole leadership
Your responses to the questionnaire suggest that your natural behavioural preferences are moderately
aligned to this competency. This suggests that you may be as inclined as most to lead yourself and others to
make a difference and deliver results in a responsible, authentic, resilient, inclusive and passionate manner.
Things to consider about your preferred working style
Are you the kind of person who will take advantage of every opportunity for learning, growth and personal
development? Are you likely to seek the feedback of others and provide constructive feedback in return? To
what extent do you feel calm on important occasions and focussed on delivering results? Consider what might
be stopping you from taking steps to improve your performance and tackle these directly.

We value an inclusive, open minded and consultative approach. To what extent do you tend to seek the
opinions of others or provide others with constructive feedback? Next time you have a decision to
make, challenge yourself to gather views from a wider range of people than you would usually.

Do you typically find yourself in situations where youre the one in control, leading others, and getting things
done? Do you have an interest in persuading, influencing and inspiring others? Are you the kind of person
who will promote the achievement of others and recognise when to trust others to deliver? Consider ways in
which you could challenge yourself to try these different approaches to increase your familiarity and
proficiency with them.

Consider how likely you are to try and convince people round to your point of view. This behaviour can
help you to maximise the energy of others. Ask others for feedback on how you are perceived and what
you can do differently to influence and inspire people more effectively.
While we value individual contributions, we also value the success of the team. Are you more likely to
promote your own strengths and achievements, or that of others? Reflect on which is more important
to you. Consider the extent to which you could support the success of others to a greater degree.

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Do you see yourself as a role model for following and upholding policies and processes that are underpinned
by values, principles and ethics? To what extent do you focus on being helpful, supportive and contributing to
part of a team? Consider ways in which you can put yourself in situations to test yourself against these
behaviours and receive feedback.

Our approach to work is guided by our values, principle and ethics. Think about how much you value
co-operation versus competition. While a competitive approach may drive commercial achievements, a
co-operative style is more likely to align with the values, principles and ethics of PwC.
Reflect on how much you like helping and supporting your peers in various aspects. We place a strong
emphasis on helping others to develop and make PwC a better place to be. Consider whether this is an
element youll enjoy and what you can do should this not come naturally to you.

2. Business acumen
Your responses to the questionnaire suggest that your natural behavioural preferences are strongly
aligned to this competency. This suggests that you may be more inclined than most to bring business
knowledge, innovation and insight to create distinctive value for clients and PwC.
Things to consider about your preferred working style
Are you the kind of person who is curious to understand how businesses work and keen to broaden your
knowledge of the economy and how it is changing? To what extent are you inclined to think ahead about the
future, to identify opportunities for improvements, or to come up with new ideas completely? Try to find
opportunities in all aspects of your work to help build and develop your knowledge and experience in this
area.
Do you see yourself as someone who tends to work with data and information when making decisions? Do
you like to critically review data and information to verify its accuracy? Do you prefer to take a structured
approach to your analysis, and are you inclined to take a broad view so that you can combine new complex
information easily? These behavioural preferences combine to support the critical analysis of data and
information for decision making. Try to find learning opportunities within your role to practice these skills.
To what extent do you have an interest in understanding financial performance information? Do you see
yourself as the kind of person who will plan an approach that will see business opportunities through to
execution? Are you likely to proactively pursue opportunities and solve complex business problems? Do you
know someone that does possess these characteristics that you could learn from or get some experience from?

3. Technical capabilities
Your responses to the questionnaire suggest that your natural behavioural preferences are moderately
aligned to this competency. This suggests that you may be as inclined as most to apply a range of
capabilities to deliver quality and value for clients and PwC.
Things to consider about your preferred working style
Are you the kind of person that will naturally seek to adhere to professional standards? Do you check the
detail of your work to ensure its quality? Do you check the accuracy and relevance of information that you
analyse? Are you likely to see the importance of, and follow, policies and processes? Consider ways in which
you could challenge yourself to do this more often.
Do you see yourself as intellectually curious? Are you likely to take steps to keep up-to-date with
developments in the field? Are you the kind of person that will seek out opportunities to develop your own
expertise and experience as well as your technical knowledge? Try to find an approach that suits you that will
help you to enhance your technical competence.

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Reflect on the degree to which you collaborate with others and share information. Are you the kind of person
who will draw on the expertise of your colleagues for support when appropriate? To what extent do you use
your network and existing resources to enhance quality and efficiency? How likely are you then to share
insights back with clients in formal situations? Try to find opportunities to put yourself in situations where
you would be more likely to demonstrate these behavioural preferences.

Evaluate the extent to which you tend to involve others in decision making. At PwC, the ability to make
informed decisions is critical for all our people. Drawing on existing resources, including the technical
knowledge of your colleagues, will help you to ensure the decisions you make are right for our clients
and PwC.
To what degree do you prefer collaborative as opposed to more competitive activities? Co-operation and
sharing of information is key to success here at PwC. Consider how you can utilise the firms knowledge
and research tools in ways that benefit all parties.

4. Global acumen
Your responses to the questionnaire suggest that your natural behavioural preferences are partially
aligned to this competency. This suggests that you may be less inclined than most to operate and
collaborate effectively with a mindset that transcends geographic and cultural boundaries.
Things to consider about your preferred working style
Are you the kind of person who takes an interest in the world around you and the people in it? Are you
interested in: understanding peoples behaviour; opportunities for frequent change and variety; and taking a
broad view of how everything fits together? Are you likely to adapt your style readily to align with different
people and situations? Consider how you could put yourself in these situations to increase your confidence
with them.

Consider how curious you are to understand other peoples behaviour. Take the time to listen and ask
open questions to better understand the people that you meet and work with. This will help you to
improve your understanding of other cultures and your work environment more generally.
At PwC its important to adapt your approach to match the people and the environment youre working
in. Think about how naturally you change your style to suit different situations and people. Next time
you meet new people or find yourself in a new situation, make a conscious effort to adjust your
approach accordingly.

To what extent do you favour new ways of working? Do you like to try new things and new approaches at
work? Are you naturally inclined to adapt your approach to different situations and different people? Do you
prefer the company of others compared to spending time on your own? Consider the extent to which you have
experience of working in a constantly changing environment and seek opportunities to increase your
familiarity with this.

Reflect on whether you naturally adapt your approach to different people and situations. This is likely
to help you engage more effectively with virtual team members and collaborate with people with
different perspectives.
Are you someone who values taking part or do you prefer more of an element of competition? Think
about how this may affect the way you engage with other people and teams. Engaging with teams
outside our own area, in a productive way, is key to success here at PwC.

Review the degree to which you are the kind of person who will share knowledge and exchange ideas widely
with others. Do you like to influence the perspective of others when sharing those ideas? Are you interested in
engaging with others to shape your perspective? Do you feel confident to engage with others who you do not
know? Do you try to find opportunities to do this more often, and then reflect on the extent to which this has
influenced your thinking?

Reflect on how often you tend to consult other people. Make a conscious effort to invite others to share
their views, ideas and knowledge to ensure the best possible outcome.

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Consider the extent to which you like to change other peoples views. This preference is likely to help
you be more impactful when sharing ideas and knowledge with others. Ask someone you trust to give
you feedback on your influencing style and what you can do differently to communicate with more
influence.
Think about the degree to which other peoples behaviour interests you. This will affect how likely you
are to engage with others in order to understand their perspectives and to help to shape your own
perspective. Consider what steps you can take in order to better understand the perspectives of others.

5. Relationships
Your responses to the questionnaire suggest that your natural behavioural preferences are partially
aligned to this competency. This suggests that you may be less inclined than most to build relationships of
high value which are genuine and rooted in trust.
Things to consider about your preferred working style
Reflect on the degree to which you consider your audience when communicating. Do you listen intently and
adapt your style based on their responses? Do you enjoy talking to formal audiences and steering them
towards your desired view point? Try to find opportunities, in a safe environment, to practice and develop
your experience and confidence in these areas.

The ability to listen is a fundamental skill in all roles. Consider the extent to which youre inclined to
engage with others and understand their views. Try to make as much effort as possible to actively listen
to understand others point of view.
To what degree are you someone who is naturally caring and supportive towards others? A caring and
sympathetic approach will help you to communicate with empathy and consideration; behaviours that
PwC values highly.
Think about whether you naturally tend to adjust your approach to different people. This will help you
to adapt your communication style to your audience more easily and be able to respond in a considered
and appropriate way to questions asked.
A readiness to influence is an important skill for everyone at PwC. To what extent do you enjoy
changing other peoples views? Think about how this may affect your ability to gain the agreement of
others.

To what extent are you interested in the diverse views and perspectives of others? How much do you enjoy
getting to know and understand people who are different to yourself? How inclined are you to develop open,
trusting and supportive relationships with others? Consider ways in which you could challenge yourself to be
more inclusive, developing both a broad network of contacts with deep sustainable relationships within it.

Estimate how often you tend to consult others before making decisions. Seeking a diverse range of
views will not only help to gain divergent perspectives, leading to more considered decisions, but it will
also help to promote an inclusive approach, which we value strongly.
Evaluate how much interest you take in understanding peoples behaviour and motives. This will
support the extent to which you understand and apply different perspectives. Examine the ways in
which an understanding of other people can contribute to a successful working relationship.
We think its important to engage personally with colleagues and clients to build supportive and
sustainable relationships. Reflect on the extent to which youre the kind of person who is helpful to
other people. Make a conscious effort to engage with others in a more personal or genuine way.

To what degree do you find yourself setting high standards, relentlessly pursuing excellence, taking a
methodical and structured approach, while still focussing on meeting the needs and requirements of others?
These characteristics, when combined, help to support the delivery of exceptional client experiences so by
monitoring all aspects this will help us to achieve success in this area.

Understanding our clients needs and expectations is fundamental to PwCs success. Think about the
extent to which you seek to understand the needs of others. Reflect on how seeking feedback could help
you to create exceptional client experiences and what activities you could personally do to better
understand others.

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We hope that this report has been useful in providing you with feedback relative to
your assessment at this stage of the recruitment process. PwC wishes you all the best
with your future career, at PwC or otherwise.

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