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The PwC graduate application process explained
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.
How do you fill in a job application form?
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.
Assessment centres: putting would-be accountants to the graduate test
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'.
Which accountancy specialisation should you choose?
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?
Four common interview questions for graduate jobs in accountancy and financial management
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.
Answering Morgan Stanley application form questions
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.
Retail banker: job description
Retail bankers provide members of the public with financial advice and banking services.
‘Why Bank of America?’ How graduates and students should answer this question
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.
Accountancy salaries and benefits for graduates
Find out the salaries and benefits that accounting firms are offering graduates in 2022 and 2023.
Why I chose to work at BDO over the Big 4
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.
Ten top tips on applying to BDO
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.
The Big 4’s entry criteria and your graduate job application
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?
