Big 4 Recruitment & Application Tips (KPMG, Deloitte, EY, PwC) / how to ACTUALLY get a big 4 job
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- čas přidán 10. 07. 2024
- I’ve collated the recruitment/application tips that helped me to LAND a job at the Big 4. A video like this for prospective Big 4 job applicants in the UK would've been so helpful when I was applying, so it's only right to share these with you guys.
00:00 - 1:00 LinkedIn research
1:00 - 3:21 Numerical & logical tests
3:21 - 4:32 Competencies & experience
4:32 - 5:50 Applying early
5:50 - 7:08 Rejections
7:08 - 8:24 Assessment centres
8:24 - 11:03 Your CV
11:03 - 11:51 Application tactics
11:51 - 12:50 Final interview tips
I've made my competency bible/interview prep available here (I will update as and when!): docs.google.com/document/d/1o...
Let me know if there's anything else you'd like addressed or if you have any more questions about the application processes. I've done almost all of it - most of my applications were between 2016 - 2018.
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I'm Devamsha and I'm currently a Big 4 grad working in Scotland, UK. I hope to help people find their way through post-grad life by sharing my own experiences navigating this world through career advice, self-development, personal finance and lifestyle videos. I try not to take life too seriously but i also take life way too seriously. Thanks for watching!!
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UPDATE: My competency bible is now on google docs for you guys. Check the video description to access it. Thanks and good luck!
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I got rejected from KPMG, PwC and EY (Deloitte didn't even call me) after I graduated. Even though I was very sad at the time, from this perspective, they did us all a favour. Now I work at a completely different field and it's great. So if they reject you, don't feel depressed for a minute! :)
A great message! Glad you enjoy your job now 😃
Thanks for dis
You can get more experience and apply again?
Guys, the big 4 isn’t the end-all be-all. There are plenty of ways to excel within your accounting career without needing that.
Thank you for sharing the competency bible! Have my second interview this Friday :)
Thanks for the tips! Your competency bible is a godsend 💪🏽
Thank you for your competency Bible it is very thorough!!
I got the job for PwC! Thank you so much for this so helpful
Omg YAY!!! Kudos!!!
Hi Ford, I’ve got my assessment centre coming up for PwC. Do you mind sharing how yours went ?
@@petertemitayoobajuwon1973 Hi Peter, how things went ? I have an interview for PwC, any tips ?. I hope everything went well
@@wezq4 I would like to know how it went for you two! xD
Your videos are really helpful and that Google doc is king
You are a gem! I am currently trying to manage the final year workload and preparing for the psychometric tests as I've one of big 4's interview lined up in literally 4 days time. I am freaking out but you gave me the courage to face rejection lol Thank you, you've earned a subscriber! Love from New Zealand!
OMG Thank you so much Devamsha! With your help I landed a job at PwC!! All thanks to you!! Really appreciate your videos :)
the document is a lifesaver im going to print it and scan thru it and highlight/fill in key thinga! its so helpful because im ALSO applying in audit. thank you so much God bless you
It's good to see your episode, Devamsha, I am also going to the UK for my graduate study and it probably my last last period of time to find interns to fill up my CV before I apply for Big 4 auditing full-time.
this is super helpful! thank you so much!
you’re very welcome I’m so glad you found it helpful 💓
Thank you so much for that document, it’s such a helpful resource!
You’re so welcome I’m glad it was helpful 🙂
thanks for the helpful tips and will apply to my grad job process currently! this video was awesome :)
good luck with your job hunt 😃
Wow I just realized how lucky I am. I went to a job fare and left my CV in a big 4, the same day I got a call for an assessment plus interview for the following day and the day after that I got the job. 3 days process
Your document on competency questions is incredible. I can see you put so much effort into it. Honestly, thank you so much for this. Applying to a role in the big 4 and got to the Job Simulation stage. Any tips would be great thank you!
Really glad you found it useful! Staying composed, knowing my competencies and practicing the numerical tests really helped me here!
I’ve watched so many videos about getting grad jobs and this is the BEST. You are so honest, and actually provide non generic advice based on your own experience
The best videos are from the ones who had to work hard to get a grad job... I think it makes you more willing to help others if you know yourself how hard it is (I myself had millions of rejections before I started seeing progress)
Hi hi! Thank you so much for this comment. I 100% agree, the best advice honestly comes from the worst experience 🥲 I’m glad you eventually started seeing progress though - I’m a firm believer of the fact that failures are necessary to learn and also share what you’ve learnt. You can’t win if nobody else is!
Thank you so much.The video was very useful xx
Glad it was helpful!
@@Devamsha hey where would you find recent news that affect corporate audit.Im a bit lost haha
I would just use google and things like the Financial Times, business insider, the economist. Interviewers aren’t expecting you to know any major details. They just want to see you are aware of the current business environment 😃
Found this video super useful and motivational during my application process (especially about the rejections omg) and after many, many, MANY attempts I finally got my Big 4 offer. Thank you!!
KUDOS MAX!!! this is amazing, i hope you celebrated last week! i'm so glad i helped in any little way!
hi! Congrats! Do you mind sharing which role and company you have applied for?
Hey! Thank you so much for these videos. May you please make a video on the experience sheet you wrote.
Thank you for watching and the video suggestion 😃
Thank you for the video, it was super helpful!! Although, I was rejected for an internship at KPMG so I emailed the talent acquisition team asking for feedback on my Launchpad interview, however they haven't responded and its been a week. Would you suggest I email the interviewer directly for feedback or just give up? I was so disappointed since i thought i did well during the interview :(
Thanks so much for sharing your worthwhile experiences. It seems so insightful and is helping me to gain some courage before applying to the Big 4 firms. I really hope to get into one of their graduate programs.
You are so welcome! Good luck with applications :)
hello! how did it go?
For sure, it is great to answer all the questions without others, and then the remainder would be invaluable advice. I got into an accounting program this coming term for this kind of stress, as I got stressed out looking for information at work. I decided go into accounting.
Hi Devamsha. I am starting my final year of university this year and I really relate to your experience! Thank you so much for posting videos like this especially your document that you shared above. Hope to see more videos like these! Do you know any other resources for psychometric tests since these are one of my biggest hurdles too!
Hey, so so glad you found this useful 🤗I personally just used Assessment Day, and a few others, but they might be a bit dated now... I'd search online for 'aptitude assessments' and just make sure to practice everyday as well as timing yourself! Good luck 😇
Hey! Just wanted to ask ifyou could give any advice about the fact that I don't have much experience only about 20months but I've finished ACCA and I'm 100% sure that I want to do audits. Is there anything specific I could do to help my chances in landing a Big 4 auditing job?
I've worked at the Big 4 and middle market size audit firms. You can be very successful in either. No need to pressure yourselves with a Big 4 or bust type mentality. There are many other firms you can work for and go very far.
Hi🌸, over how much time did the rejection occur? Is this all for different applications but within the 3rd year or 4th year?
Hi Devamsha, can you please provide us links or websites to use for practicing the numerical and logical reasoning tests. Thank you.
I got my offer from EY yesterday and I am here watching this now ☺️☺️
hi! could you share any tips for the application process? it's very long and nerve-wracking
Could you share your experience
let me know if you guys find any of these tips helpful - and if i should work on making my competency bible available to you?! here are some timestamps to skip around:
1:00 linkedin research
3:21 numerical & logical tests
4:32 competencies & experience
5:50 applying early
7:08 rejections
8:24 assessment centres
11:03 your CV
11:51 application tactics
12:50 final interview
Thanks for the amazing tips! Could you please share the document where you documented your past experiences in STAR format? My email is bmantri96@gmail.com
@@Bhavikam6569 Hi! I will be making it available for download soon, just making it legible and well formatted for you and anyone else who'd be interested. I'll let you know when I have shared it!
@@Devamsha Thank you so much, Devamsha❤️
Hi Devamsha,
Great video and very insightful
Could you please share the document with the STAR examples .
Would really appreciate the help.
Thanks
@@HGHHJK hi! I have updated the video description with the link. Hope this helps! docs.google.com/document/d/1oqgFZTPVKqlshk77PwFKYK-8sU5xvxCZ6fPooFIjF_8/edit?usp=sharing
Have a numerical reasoning test with EY and game based assessment with PwC 😭 only 16 and don’t know anyone else doing them so nervous!
Hey, how did you manage to get feedback? I also applied to different firms in the UK and got to the final stage but didn't get any feedback... when I emailed them, they didn't respond
Hi there. Please share your competencies format with us.
Hi Devamsha. Thank you so much for this awesome video and your Competency Bible! I am a senior accounting student who has never had an internship. I am applying to firms now but I am not seeing much available. Some deadlines have passed and lots of firms do not have positions in the location or practice I am looking for. Am I in the wrong season for hiring? Can I get hired after I graduate? Thanks again for all of your support for all of us!
Hey Gina thanks for watching 😋 I’m afraid I’m not entirely sure how the hiring process works in the US so I wouldn’t be able to advise you there! In the UK you can defo get hired after graduation - I did. I used my work experiences as much as poss to showcase skills relevant to the job!
girl i applied for pwc the auditor position ive been out of college simce 2017 , i applied a little more than a month ago . No call back i lost hope
hello @devamsha,thanks again for everything. what are the least competencies recommended for an accounting student to get an internship at the big 4?
hey, i have a competency bible on my website under 'resources' that has a huge list of competencies :)
Hi Devamsha,
If I get into Tax for CPA pursuation in one of the big 4 when could I switch to auditing/assurance for CPA ? I applied for tax because I felt it would be less competitive than assurance and auditing...
Thanks,
I’m not sure I know the answer so can’t advise I would contact the firm themselves to ask!
If you want a job at these firms go to college where the firms are located. I went to UIC in chicago and just going to the accounting work days at school got me internships at all the big 4. These recruiters would show up everyday trying to hire interns but no one would ever show up or take it serious. Practice interview questions and have them feel natural rather than a robot speaking. Lastly after getting the internship make them want to hire you full time if this happens work your ass off for 2-3yrs and then go private I’m around 120k yearly at a remote position with no stress compared to public
I there, just wanted to know. Are there provisions for visa sponsorship at Deloitte?
Hi Devamsha
I am going to submit resume to one big4. My resume at this point cannot be one page. I have few volunteer experiences and some short term contract office work experiences. Should I remove some volunteer experiences that doesn't seem to be as valuable as the other volunteer experiences?
Thanks,
Hey - I’d say to keep the experiences but be really clear and succinct about your impact there and how the skills from those experiences relate to the job.
Thank you so much!! Can you please do a video about cover letters? I would really appreciate it if you can provide an example cover letter that got you to a Big 4 firm. I did not start out as an accounting major, so I am VERY behind with everything. Everyone in the field had internships and all, but here I am still trying to secure my first internship. I am now a junior :(((((
Hey hey, thanks for watching! So I didn’t actually need to write a cover letter for my job. However, don’t let your major detract from your goals!! I got a part time job as an assistant bookkeeper while at uni and I think this made up for the fact I couldn’t land a big 4 internship!
@@Devamsha thank you so much ❤❤❤❤❤❤ Happy thanksgiving 🙂
You too 🤩
Hey @JV Blanc! What did you start off as? You mentioned not having started as an accounting major.
I’m asking because I’ve just completed my 3years in Bcom Financial Management and I’m looking for a way to convert to CA without having to start afresh 💁🏽♀️.
So if you possibly know of way please let me know.
@@leratokotane7125 Hi I was a Computer Information Systems major before I switched to accounting 😁
Does big4 accept distance postgraduate?
Hi Devamsha! So I was recently rejected by PWC at the application stage. And I followed your advise to contact my campus recruiter. But it seems that she cannot provide a informative explanation/suggestion. Any tips?
I think I have a decent GPA and resume, and I am really confused as to why I can't even participate in the first round of interview. I have only submitted an application, a resume, and a transcript.
Hey sorry to hear your app was rejected! You can usually get feedback after an assessment centre/phone interview rather than the initial application just because it could’ve been for literally any reason.
I had this issue when I was applying for internships - I couldn’t get past the application stage. Do you want to email me and we can talk further? My emails under the ‘about’ section
Hey , I am a CA student
Hi Devamsha, I'm currently a sophomore and I want to apply for some leadership program at Big 4. After watching your video, I have more motivation and helpful tips to apply although I do not have much hope they will call me for an interview loll. But anyway I'll try my best. Right now my most concern is the resume and CV. Would you mind if I ask you to review my resume and I would very appreciate hearing your feedback!!! Thanks a lot! Hope to see your next videoo
Hey hey! Thank you for leaving this lovely comment. If you email me we can talk about CV reviews further :)
@@Devamsha that would be greattt, can I have ur email address and pls?
After attending a networking event do you apply for an internship online? How do you apply?
Usually vacancies are listed on the company websites!
I'm interested in the documents, kindly share
How do you balance between working for a big 4 firm, CZcams and blogging?. How's the work life balance in a big 4 firm?
it's a challenge, but i try to prioritise my workload and be clear on what i need to do everyday! work life balance is up and down, busy season there's not much but everyone's in the same boat. outside of busy season it's as balanced as you make it - all about setting boundaries and communicating this with your managers. i could talk for a while on this!
Hi Devamsha, I am applying for PWC, please could you help me with the links to practise for the numerical tests and online assessments
Hi, good luck with your application! I personally took out a membership on Assessment Day and practiced every single day for about 6 months, time management is really important in those assessments. Hope this helps!
@@Devamsha thank you for replying! Will do that!
Me here watching this video in a busy season :P
Thank god u atleast got feedback as to why u were rejected, unfortunately in India, recruiters use the joke WE WILL GET BACK TO U as feedback.
That sounds horrendous!
This actually is horrendous !
Long hours and no over-time pay. Say goodbye to free weekends and evenings. One staff member actually calculated with all the "free" over-time hours they put in, they made less effective hourly pay rate than a McDonalds employee. Under those working conditions, Big 4 should be begging you to come work for them, and not the reverse.
Does age matter? I started my degree towards CA(SA) quite late in my life
Not at all!
Hmmm basically they saved Dawood from being Eradicated...
Please can I have your email?