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.
Is this firm your first choice?
If you are actively pursuing other Big 4 or regional companies, keep this information to yourself. While you are in the interview, act like Mr. PwC or Mr. D&T. You may be tempted to bait the interviewer by making yourself seem impressive that you have interviewed with some of the others, but they are more likely to take this as a sign that you lack committment. Find a reason why the firm stands out to you. However, if they ask what other companies you are interviewing with, be honest. Let them know that you have interviews coming up or have already occurred. If they are your first choice, let them know that at the end.
This is almost always the first question they ask. It is a good idea to have a succinct and smooth when responding to this question. This written and memorized speech is your elevator pitch. Follow this format:
Where are you originally from?
Is this firm your first choice?
It turns out that my interviewer was only responsible for hiring for a handful of small regional offices and not the NYC office. If I said I was considering the NY office, he would have been unable to hire me. At best, I could have only hoped that he would forward my resume to another recruiter and start the whole interviewing process again. In conclusion, know where you want to work and make sure you are in front of the right interviewer. As a general rule, the best place to say you want to work, is in the city where you are in University. Typically, the recruiter is responsible for a city and has connections to get you in. Then, once you are an intern or starting full time and have the offers secured, you can ask to be moved to another office.
Tell me about your background.
Tell me about yourself.
Where are you from
Where are you from
What campus leadership roles are you currently in
What is your year in University
REMEMBER TO BE PERSONABLE - Here's an example:
YOU NEED TO BE PERSONABLE Here's an example:
"My name is Jane Rodgers, and I'm from New York City. Currently, I am a senior at the UCONN and will be graduating with an accounting degree in December looking for an internship in the Spring.
Is this firm your first choice?
If you are associated with that person, in their eyes, you are more likely to fit in with their company and culture. Mentioning someone else who already worked at the company associates you with that individual and significantly ups your chances. If it is a partner, it can work against you so try for a lower level person.
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.
Is this firm your first choice?
If you are actively pursuing other Big 4 or regional companies, keep this information to yourself. While you are in the interview, act like Mr. PwC or Mr. D&T. You may be tempted to bait the interviewer by making yourself seem impressive that you have interviewed with some of the others, but they are more likely to take this as a sign that you lack committment. Find a reason why the firm stands out to you. However, if they ask what other companies you are interviewing with, be honest. Let them know that you have interviews coming up or have already occurred. If they are your first choice, let them know that at the end.
This is almost always the first question they ask. It is a good idea to have a succinct and smooth when responding to this question. This written and memorized speech is your elevator pitch. Follow this format:
Where are you originally from?
Is this firm your first choice?
It turns out that my interviewer was only responsible for hiring for a handful of small regional offices and not the NYC office. If I said I was considering the NY office, he would have been unable to hire me. At best, I could have only hoped that he would forward my resume to another recruiter and start the whole interviewing process again. In conclusion, know where you want to work and make sure you are in front of the right interviewer. As a general rule, the best place to say you want to work, is in the city where you are in University. Typically, the recruiter is responsible for a city and has connections to get you in. Then, once you are an intern or starting full time and have the offers secured, you can ask to be moved to another office.
Tell me about your background.
Tell me about yourself.
Where are you from
Where are you from
What campus leadership roles are you currently in
What is your year in University
REMEMBER TO BE PERSONABLE - Here's an example:
YOU NEED TO BE PERSONABLE Here's an example:
"My name is Jane Rodgers, and I'm from New York City. Currently, I am a senior at the UCONN and will be graduating with an accounting degree in December looking for an internship in the Spring.
Is this firm your first choice?
If you are associated with that person, in their eyes, you are more likely to fit in with their company and culture. Mentioning someone else who already worked at the company associates you with that individual and significantly ups your chances. If it is a partner, it can work against you so try for a lower level person.
About the Author:
Before you begin interviewing with the big 4 accounting firms (and other small firms and private companies), small firms, and private companies, make sure you've read my book which has been the book since '08 and helped thousands of students get hired with the big 4 accounting firms (and other small firms and private companies), small firms, and private companies: Big 4 Accounting Firms Book of Secrets
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