Willis Towers Watson General Video Interview Questions

Question 1. Tell me about yourself.

Tips:
● Do not speak about what is already there in the resume.
● Introduce yourself by including certain adjectives like problem-solving, innovation and
tech-savvy, creative, quick learner, etc. that best describe you in your professional life
to boost your chances.
● Cover what you have accomplished in your career and what work you have done in
the past which can help you excel in the position that you are being interviewed for.
● You can also tell why you want the position and how the job is going to be perfect for
you.

Sample Answer: I am an energetic person, an effective communicator, and a quick learner.

I was also one of the top students in my batch while I was pursuing a ABC degree in the
XYZ domain. I worked on various projects related to the finance domain which provided me
a great deal of exposure along with the importance of working in a team and the value of
client satisfaction. I have worked on developing various enterprise-level web applications for
helping companies solve problems like ensuring business continuity, market research
analysis, etc. So, I believe I am a good fit for the Graduate (Actuarial) Analyst- Insurance
Consulting and Technology role in your company.

Question 2. Why do you want to work for Willis Towers Watson?

Tips:
● Talk about the past projects that you had worked on that matches the requirements of
the current role.
● Talk about your career aspirations that are associated with this job role.
● Have the knowledge in hand about the company’s vision, mission, and the work it
has done in recent years that inspired you to join the organization.

Sample Answer: I feel that with my current skill sets and my experience in the XYZ domain,
the job requirements this role presented are a perfect match for me. I could visualize myself
in that role as it aligned with my career aspirations, skills, and expertise. Besides, I have
researched your company and found that it has impressive and promising projections which
made me excited to be a part of the amazing future. I would take pride in working under the
great leadership of this company and I found this place to be a perfect fit for utilizing my
expertise along with the promising aspect of personal growth.

Question 3. What do you know about our company?

Tips:
● Recruiters want the candidates to come prepared with researched information.
● Hirers are not expecting you to rehearse and recite information from the script, but
they expect you to have an idea of the corporate culture fostered from the
management to the front desk.
Sample Answer: Your company values and mission is impressive. A strong client focus, an
emphasis on teamwork, unwavering integrity, mutual respect and a constant striving for
excellence are at the core of WTW’s rich history. It would be a great opportunity to be part of
a dynamic team like you have here, delivering tangible values.

Question 4. What is your biggest achievement so far?

Tips:
● Answer the question in a STAR format.
STAR represents: S: Situation, T: Task, A: Action, and R: Result

Sample Answer: I have achieved several milestones to date in my career as a software

developer. The most recent one is of the time when we were working on a critical component
of a product pertaining to customer payments. We were working round the clock for around 2
months and I was a core developer. I was made a lead to this component for completing the
task in another 2 months.

To meet the deadline, we ensured that we upskilled ourselves to learn all the aspects of the
development of this module and also brought in a few more resources to complete it faster.
Post the deployment, I trained our team to support the platform proficiently. Ultimately, we
could complete the product well in advance of the deadline. When the product was
launched, the higher management was super proud of us and our team was awarded for our
outstanding performance in the quarterly town hall. It was a very proud moment for me.

Question 5. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Tips:
● You might be tempted to answer honestly by saying things about your plans for
higher studies, your plans to start a startup, your plans of becoming a hiring manager
in the company or if you don’t have a plan then you are simply tempted to say you
don’t have a plan at all. These are the things the interviewer doesn’t want to hear and
hence avoid giving such answers.
● The recruiter is only interested in knowing how long you are planning to stay in the
company and how satisfied you are with the current position you are going to be
hired.

Sample Answer: Over 5 years, I would love to utilize all the opportunities that this company
provides me to learn by utilizing the internal and external training programs. My ultimate
career goal is to become a XYZ (mention the position) and hence I would look forward to
achieving the skills that will help me to achieve the vision of this company and be a part of
making a difference along with quickening my journey of becoming XYZ.

Question 6. Why should we hire you?

Tips:
● How well you would perform the job and how you would be a great addition to the
team.
● How you possess the right talent which makes you stand apart.
 ● Everything should boil down to how you can add great value to the organization.

Sample Answer: I am a self-motivated and very open-minded person who can learn very
fast. Looking at the job description and my experience in the field of finance, I am confident
that I am very much suitable for this role. I enjoy solving problems and I am a great team
player. I also believe that my values are aligned with this company’s values. I think this
position will support my interest and also give me interesting and exciting opportunities to
contribute to the growth of this organization. I am very much excited about this opportunity.

Question 7. How do you deal with criticism?

Tips:
● The main point here is to let the interviewer know that you are always open to
constructive feedback.
● You should not show yourself as a stubborn or ignorant person who is not capable of
taking any input for your growth.

Sample Answer: I am always enthusiastic about learning new things and during the
process, I might tend to make mistakes. If someone provides me with constructive criticism, I
am always open to it and I will work on correcting myself and learn from my mistakes. This
would help me grow and move forward. If the feedback is negative, then I am mature
enough to ignore the feedback and continue working on doing my job to the best of my
capabilities without dampening my spirit.

Question 8. What are your greatest strengths and weaknesses?

Tips:
● Start by stating the strongest skills and qualities that can be of a great match to the
job role.
● Be ready with the backup claim for each of the strengths that you mention. Hence,
avoid speaking of the strengths that you do not possess.
● Do not tell any weakness that can potentially jeopardize your candidature.

Sample Answer: I think one of my greatest strengths is that I am a great team player. I am
also a self-motivated and quick learning individual. Whatever task that I set to do, I always
give my best and complete it diligently well in advance. My weakness would be that I am
learning to master people skills while meeting new individuals. I get nervous while talking to
new people. I have been working on this for quite a long time and I can say with utmost
confidence that I have come a long way.

Question 9. Describe your work ethic.

Tips:
● Your achievements translate promises into action.
● In the interview, share your success moments like performance awards, recognition,
and other endorsements made by previous employers. It shows recruiters that you
aren’t someone who’s after low-hanging fruits.
Sample Answer: I would describe my work ethic as fast and efficient. I plan my day before
diving into objectives to increase focus. I’ve created widgets on my home screen to keep me
notified about pending tasks so I am always ahead by a mile.

Question 10. How would you rate yourself on a scale of 1 to 10?

Tips :
● The main point while answering this question is to not convey that you are perfect.
This would indicate that there is no scope for improvement and would showcase
yourself as overconfident to the interviewer.
● Also, remember to not undervalue yourself too. This would show that you don’t have
any self-confidence.

Sample Answer: I would like to rate myself an 8. 8 because I know that I am not perfect and
there is always a scope for learning and improvement. Continuous learning is the most
fundamental part of personal and professional growth.