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Explore all graduate advice and guidance on targetjobs

On targetjobs you'll find graduate careers advice on a huge range of topics – and we're adding more all the time. Compare career options with information on what to expect from working life in different sectors, then learn how you can develop your skills, gain work experience and succeed in applications and interviews. If you're not sure what you'd like to do, don't panic: we're here to help you take those first steps into making career decisions. We also have articles on how to make the most of uni life, organise your job hunt, juggle job offers and more. Whether you're in your first year of university or have already graduated, our career advice for students and graduates will set you on the right path.
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The PwC graduate application process explained

Applications

We take you through how to apply to PwC and how to succeed at each stage of the Big 4 firm's graduate recruitment process.

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How do you fill in a job application form?

Applications

Read on for targetjobs’ expert advice for how to fill in a job application form for a graduate role including tips to write a strong application.

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Assessment centres: putting would-be accountants to the graduate test

Interviews and assessment centres

Most accountancy and professional services firms use assessment centres to select the best graduates. Here's what happens and how you can tick the big box called 'impressing recruiters'.

Accounting & finance
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Which accountancy specialisation should you choose?

Careers advice and planning

Can you practise discretion and build good working relationships based on trust? Perhaps you should consider a career in tax. Or do you have the inquisitiveness and sound judgment of a detective? Forensics probably appeals. How do you decide which will suit you best?

EY
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Accounting & finance
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Four common interview questions for graduate jobs in accountancy and financial management

Interviews and assessment centres

You can't know exactly what questions you're going to be asked in an interview for a graduate job in accountancy, but there are some common questions that you're likely to encounter.

Accounting & finance
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Answering Morgan Stanley application form questions

Applications

The Morgan Stanley application process for its graduate positions begins with an online application form that, depending on the programme, may include division-specific questions requiring written answers.

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Retail banker: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Retail bankers provide members of the public with financial advice and banking services.

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‘Why Bank of America?’ How graduates and students should answer this question

Applications

The US-based bank likes to ask applicants ‘Why Bank of America?’ or a variation of this key motivational question; such as ‘Why do you want to work for Bank of America and this specific division?’. Read on for tips on crafting your response.

Investment banking & fund management
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Accountancy salaries and benefits for graduates

Salaries

Find out the salaries and benefits that accounting firms are offering graduates in 2022 and 2023.

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Why I chose to work at BDO over the Big 4

Advice

There will be more than just one reason why you decide an employer is the best fit for you. During a recent lively webinar with four BDO employees, all of whom have had previous experience at Big 4 firms, this was very evident. From the variety of colleagues and clients, to having an impact, to flexibility and autonomy… discover their reasons for applying to and joining BDO, and staying with the firm.

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Ten top tips on applying to BDO

Interviews and assessment centres

There are four key steps in the BDO graduate application process: pre-application planning, the online application, the interactive assessment and the virtual assessment centre. Here are ten quick tips for making your application a success, whatever stage you’re at.

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The Big 4’s entry criteria and your graduate job application

Applications

All the Big 4 firms have made significant changes to their academic entry requirements in recent years, giving hope to students whose applications in previous years would not have got through initial screening. How will these changes affect your chances of getting employed by EY, Deloitte, KPMG or PwC?

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