Comments on: How To Get Hired By the Big 4: The Hiring Process (Part 1) http://www.narrowingthegaap.com/recruiting/how-to-get-hired-by-the-big-4-the-hiring-process-part-1/ Your ultimate guide to getting hired by the Big 4 and thriving in it! Sat, 21 Jan 2012 23:09:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: FellowBig4Prospect http://www.narrowingthegaap.com/recruiting/how-to-get-hired-by-the-big-4-the-hiring-process-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-195 FellowBig4Prospect Sat, 21 Jan 2012 23:09:07 +0000 http://www.narrowingthegaap.com/?p=81#comment-195 I just wanted to say, the info and advice on this site is spot-on, and it works. I have just landed an internship with a big 4, and am still waiting on others. Thanks AccountingGenius for providing this valuable info, and for making it free. People, this site works- and follow the advice. I just wanted to say, the info and advice on this site is spot-on, and it works. I have just landed an internship with a big 4, and am still waiting on others.

Thanks AccountingGenius for providing this valuable info, and for making it free. People, this site works- and follow the advice.

]]> By: Ken http://www.narrowingthegaap.com/recruiting/how-to-get-hired-by-the-big-4-the-hiring-process-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-194 Ken Sat, 21 Jan 2012 21:29:00 +0000 http://www.narrowingthegaap.com/?p=81#comment-194 Hello I'm currently a sophomore and had a question with internships. Are internships only for juniors or can a senior still be able to get a internship? Say I am not able to get a internship with a big 4 firm my junior year. Do big 4 firm hire interns in their senior year cause I don't think a big 4 firm would hire you full time if you don't have any past experience? Hello I’m currently a sophomore and had a question with internships. Are internships only for juniors or can a senior still be able to get a internship? Say I am not able to get a internship with a big 4 firm my junior year. Do big 4 firm hire interns in their senior year cause I don’t think a big 4 firm would hire you full time if you don’t have any past experience?

]]> By: Lily http://www.narrowingthegaap.com/recruiting/how-to-get-hired-by-the-big-4-the-hiring-process-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-192 Lily Sun, 15 Jan 2012 22:20:26 +0000 http://www.narrowingthegaap.com/?p=81#comment-192 Hi there, I am interested in the IT risk graduate programme, I would like to know what kind of contents I should emphasize on my CV? I obtained my degree in 2008, do the big four only accept recent graduates? Thank you. Hi there,

I am interested in the IT risk graduate programme, I would like to know what kind of contents I should emphasize on my CV?

I obtained my degree in 2008, do the big four only accept recent graduates?

Thank you.

]]> By: Accounting Genius http://www.narrowingthegaap.com/recruiting/how-to-get-hired-by-the-big-4-the-hiring-process-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-191 Accounting Genius Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:52:51 +0000 http://www.narrowingthegaap.com/?p=81#comment-191 @Palo: I doesn't hurt to have a job. I would try to get a job in customer service rather than fast food if that is an option for you. Extra curricular activities can be a good substitute as well. Good luck with everything. @Palo: I doesn’t hurt to have a job. I would try to get a job in customer service rather than fast food if that is an option for you. Extra curricular activities can be a good substitute as well. Good luck with everything.

]]> By: Accounting Genius http://www.narrowingthegaap.com/recruiting/how-to-get-hired-by-the-big-4-the-hiring-process-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-190 Accounting Genius Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:50:34 +0000 http://www.narrowingthegaap.com/?p=81#comment-190 @Lila: I think you may have a shot, but don't expect to start immediately. Your path, if you have one, into the Big 4 will be atypical. The bright side is the Big 4 are really hurting for people right now, given that a lot of the seniors have left following the pick-up in the economy. With that said, if I were you, I would try to really drill into why you went into accounting from a bioscience background. And then reach out to recruiters outside of KPMG and try to talk to them. See if you can drum up any interest that way. @Lila: I think you may have a shot, but don’t expect to start immediately. Your path, if you have one, into the Big 4 will be atypical. The bright side is the Big 4 are really hurting for people right now, given that a lot of the seniors have left following the pick-up in the economy. With that said, if I were you, I would try to really drill into why you went into accounting from a bioscience background. And then reach out to recruiters outside of KPMG and try to talk to them. See if you can drum up any interest that way.

]]> By: Lila http://www.narrowingthegaap.com/recruiting/how-to-get-hired-by-the-big-4-the-hiring-process-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-189 Lila Thu, 08 Dec 2011 23:45:00 +0000 http://www.narrowingthegaap.com/?p=81#comment-189 Hi, I just finished a certificate in Accounting from UCLA Extension with GPA 3.6. My BA was in Bioscience, so its not helpful when it comes to Accounting job search. And I dont have any accounting working experience. I know a partner at KPMG, and he's willing to help me out. At this point, I donno how much he can help me. We are going to meet next week to talk abt it. I'm wondering if its very difficult for me to get a job from big 4 since my background is pretty weak? Your opinion is very appreciated. Thanks Hi, I just finished a certificate in Accounting from UCLA Extension with GPA 3.6. My BA was in Bioscience, so its not helpful when it comes to Accounting job search. And I dont have any accounting working experience. I know a partner at KPMG, and he’s willing to help me out. At this point, I donno how much he can help me. We are going to meet next week to talk abt it. I’m wondering if its very difficult for me to get a job from big 4 since my background is pretty weak? Your opinion is very appreciated. Thanks

]]> By: Palo http://www.narrowingthegaap.com/recruiting/how-to-get-hired-by-the-big-4-the-hiring-process-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-187 Palo Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:38:53 +0000 http://www.narrowingthegaap.com/?p=81#comment-187 Hello People, I have currently just finished my first year of University. I was wondering how important is it having a part time job? Like any job e.g. working at Burger King or whatever. Does it significantly increase the chances of landing an interview with the "Big 4?". Is a good gpa (e.g. 3.5 ish) and decent community and voluntary work enough? Hello People,

I have currently just finished my first year of University. I was wondering how important is it having a part time job? Like any job e.g. working at Burger King or whatever. Does it significantly increase the chances of landing an interview with the “Big 4?”. Is a good gpa (e.g. 3.5 ish) and decent community and voluntary work enough?

]]> By: Accounting Genius http://www.narrowingthegaap.com/recruiting/how-to-get-hired-by-the-big-4-the-hiring-process-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-184 Accounting Genius Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:56:24 +0000 http://www.narrowingthegaap.com/?p=81#comment-184 @Mike: It could mean that you are out. It could also mean that you were not the strongest candidate, and they want to extend offers to other candidates and based on their acceptance, think about extending an offer to you. Or it could mean that the manager/partner that was responsible for contacting you got pulled into something and forgot to give you a call. It happens all the time. Instead of guessing and driving yourself crazy, call or email your recruiter and find out. @Mike: It could mean that you are out. It could also mean that you were not the strongest candidate, and they want to extend offers to other candidates and based on their acceptance, think about extending an offer to you. Or it could mean that the manager/partner that was responsible for contacting you got pulled into something and forgot to give you a call. It happens all the time. Instead of guessing and driving yourself crazy, call or email your recruiter and find out.

]]> By: Ether http://www.narrowingthegaap.com/recruiting/how-to-get-hired-by-the-big-4-the-hiring-process-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-177 Ether Thu, 17 Nov 2011 21:56:17 +0000 http://www.narrowingthegaap.com/?p=81#comment-177 @Mike You can't go wrong with sending a polite and short e-mail to your recruiter and find out the time frame. It is likely their response is just delayed. @Mike

You can’t go wrong with sending a polite and short e-mail to your recruiter and find out the time frame. It is likely their response is just delayed.

]]> By: Ether http://www.narrowingthegaap.com/recruiting/how-to-get-hired-by-the-big-4-the-hiring-process-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-176 Ether Thu, 17 Nov 2011 21:55:14 +0000 http://www.narrowingthegaap.com/?p=81#comment-176 @Eddie Google your state + CPA requirements and cross reference with your degree plan to find out if you will qualify. @Eddie

Google your state + CPA requirements and cross reference with your degree plan to find out if you will qualify.

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