I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Deloitte (Toronto, ON) in Aug 2009
Interview
There are 3 levels: HR, Senior Manager, and Partner interviews.
HR rightly or wrongly are more an "in-the-box"; make sure you customize resume according to the published job descriptions. Interviews with these are quite standard: grades, non-curricular activities, willingness to work long hours.
Senior Manager interviews (if you get to here) will talk more on the details of the job and usual projects. These are more technical in nature.
Partner interviews are usually brief; just a look-see on how you would fit and what your career prospects are.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Not really difficult but it deals with situational cases: communicating with clients, problem resolution, relating with Partners and Seniors.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 7 weeks. I interviewed at Deloitte (Hyderabad)
Interview
4 levels of interviews. Passed all 4. Recruiter was not at all professional. Kept scheduling telephonic calls and the appointment times were never kept. Was never updated timely. Looked like they were doing a great favor for even scheduling a call with the recruiter. Interviewers were nice and professional.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Other than usual questions on why us, 3 strengths and weaknesses, a case study was given which was a bit un-expected.
Submitted my resume online to an advertised post and received a call from the Deloitte recruiter within a few days of submission. She was very professional and set up a time for the initial screening to talk through my experience and what I was looking for. She talked about the roles and opportunities and next steps.
I was contacted a few days after the screening and invited to interview with a Senior Manager by telephone for a more technical interview related to my specific skills. After which I was contacted within a few days to be invited for the final interview day in the Chicago office. These are 3 interviews over a 3 hour period 1. Case Study 2. Skills/Experience 3. Partner Interview
Best preparation for these is to come with a clear view on what you want to achieve and why Deloitte.
I was made an offer within a few days of the final interview that was in the ball park of what I was looking for and so I did not need to negotiate.
All in all... it was a very good process.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time when you had to make a good judgement, and also when you made a bad judgement