Almost every day, I get a question that sounds a little bit like this, "Big 4 Guru, what questions will I be asked in an interview with the Big 4 Accounting Firms?"
In the book above, I go into detail over 15 questions that I have seen the Big 4 ask, as well as the responses you should be giving. I also cover tons of examples of the questions you should ask them which is an important piece.
Here are a few examples of questions Big 4 Accounting Firms ask:
Tell me about yourself?
The structure of the Big 4 is on a regional basis. The recruiter has a territory that he or she is responsible for, and that needs to be your first choice.
Where are you originally from?
How long have you been in University?
What job do you currently have?
Tell me about your background.
*BEING PERSONABLE IS KEY* Here's an example:
"My name is Bill, and I am from Kansas. I'm a senior at the University of Kansas and will be graduating with an accounting degree in May. I have already passed half the CPA exam. I had no idea I wanted to do accounting. I started out as pre-med.
Where are you from
What job/campus leadership roles are you currently in
Why are you here and interested in working for this company
Why are you interested in working for this company
"My name is Joe Smith, and I'm originally from Hartford, Connecticut. I am a senior at the University of Connecticut and will be graduating with an accounting degree in May. I have been interested in accounting as far back as high school. I first wanted to be a doctor, so I took as many advanced placement science classes as possible. On a whim, I also signed up for a college-level accounting class.
Every day I would suffer through these science classes and then the accounting class just came so naturally. It was then that I realized that accounting is the path for me.
Is this firm your first choice?
Mentioning someone else who already worked at the company associates you with that person. If your friends with, or even associated with that person, in their eyes, you are that much likely to fit in with their culture. Do not tell them you know the person, just display there is a relationship by casually mentioning they speak very highly of the firm and have given you a lot of insight into the company.
In the book above, I go into detail over 15 questions that I have seen the Big 4 ask, as well as the responses you should be giving. I also cover tons of examples of the questions you should ask them which is an important piece.
Here are a few examples of questions Big 4 Accounting Firms ask:
Tell me about yourself?
The structure of the Big 4 is on a regional basis. The recruiter has a territory that he or she is responsible for, and that needs to be your first choice.
Where are you originally from?
How long have you been in University?
What job do you currently have?
Tell me about your background.
*BEING PERSONABLE IS KEY* Here's an example:
"My name is Bill, and I am from Kansas. I'm a senior at the University of Kansas and will be graduating with an accounting degree in May. I have already passed half the CPA exam. I had no idea I wanted to do accounting. I started out as pre-med.
Where are you from
What job/campus leadership roles are you currently in
Why are you here and interested in working for this company
Why are you interested in working for this company
"My name is Joe Smith, and I'm originally from Hartford, Connecticut. I am a senior at the University of Connecticut and will be graduating with an accounting degree in May. I have been interested in accounting as far back as high school. I first wanted to be a doctor, so I took as many advanced placement science classes as possible. On a whim, I also signed up for a college-level accounting class.
Every day I would suffer through these science classes and then the accounting class just came so naturally. It was then that I realized that accounting is the path for me.
Is this firm your first choice?
Mentioning someone else who already worked at the company associates you with that person. If your friends with, or even associated with that person, in their eyes, you are that much likely to fit in with their culture. Do not tell them you know the person, just display there is a relationship by casually mentioning they speak very highly of the firm and have given you a lot of insight into the company.
About the Author:
Before you begin interviewing with the big 4 accounting firms, make sure you've read my book which has been the book since '08 and helped hundreds, even thousands of students get hired with the Big 4 accounting firms: http://www.big4guru.com/big-4-hiring-guide/
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