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?"
So to clear things up, here a few examples, that should help out! In my book, "The Interview" which you can purchase at my website. In the book, I cover 15 questions that I have seen the Big 4 accounting firms ask interviewees, as well as the responses you should answer. Here are a few examples of questions Big 4 Accounting Firms ask:
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.
The recruiting structure of most Big 4's is on a regional basis and the recruiter has a territory they are responsible for.
Before my interview with PwC, personally, I was discussing with a Big 4 alumnus the fact that I was considering both the New York City office as well as an office in a smaller city. "That's good for you" he said, "if you want to cut your chance of getting the job in half."
What job do you currently have?
If you are actively pursuing other Big 4, regional companies, or small firms, keep this to yourself. While you are there, you are only interested in their firm. You may be tempted to bait the interviewer by appearing impressive that you have interviewed with some of the others, but they are more likely to take this as a sign that you are not committed.
Tell me about yourself.
Where are you from
I suffered through science classes, and accounting was easy. I understood it, and it spoke to me. That is when I switched my major to accounting. My goal is to work for KPMG in the Wichita office after graduation.
What campus leadership roles are you currently in
Is our office your first choice?
REMEMBER TO BE PERSONABLE - Here's an example:
The recruiting structure of most Big 4 accounting firms is on a regional basis. For example, the recruiter that you are interviewing with has a territory that she is responsible for and she is not very interested about helping her peers in other regions. It is likely that they will ask you which office you want to work for.
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.
My preference is to work for PwC in the Hartford office after graduation. I have learned so much about PwC from the on campus events I've attended and speaking with (insert name of intern or staff), who was a past intern/staff. I am excited to be here today.
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.
So to clear things up, here a few examples, that should help out! In my book, "The Interview" which you can purchase at my website. In the book, I cover 15 questions that I have seen the Big 4 accounting firms ask interviewees, as well as the responses you should answer. Here are a few examples of questions Big 4 Accounting Firms ask:
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.
The recruiting structure of most Big 4's is on a regional basis and the recruiter has a territory they are responsible for.
Before my interview with PwC, personally, I was discussing with a Big 4 alumnus the fact that I was considering both the New York City office as well as an office in a smaller city. "That's good for you" he said, "if you want to cut your chance of getting the job in half."
What job do you currently have?
If you are actively pursuing other Big 4, regional companies, or small firms, keep this to yourself. While you are there, you are only interested in their firm. You may be tempted to bait the interviewer by appearing impressive that you have interviewed with some of the others, but they are more likely to take this as a sign that you are not committed.
Tell me about yourself.
Where are you from
I suffered through science classes, and accounting was easy. I understood it, and it spoke to me. That is when I switched my major to accounting. My goal is to work for KPMG in the Wichita office after graduation.
What campus leadership roles are you currently in
Is our office your first choice?
REMEMBER TO BE PERSONABLE - Here's an example:
The recruiting structure of most Big 4 accounting firms is on a regional basis. For example, the recruiter that you are interviewing with has a territory that she is responsible for and she is not very interested about helping her peers in other regions. It is likely that they will ask you which office you want to work for.
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.
My preference is to work for PwC in the Hartford office after graduation. I have learned so much about PwC from the on campus events I've attended and speaking with (insert name of intern or staff), who was a past intern/staff. I am excited to be here today.
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 (and other small firms and private companies), small firms, and private companies, make sure you've read my best selling book which has been the best selling book since '08 and helped hundreds, even thousands of students get hired with the big 4 accounting firms (and other small firms and private companies), small firms, and private companies: http://www.big4guru.com/big-4-hiring-guide/
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