thanks for ur advice.. i still have some queries.. all the while i ve been told that audit is a good place to start in learning alot of basic things before transferring to other lines.. so i was thinking maybe i should stay in audit for a few yrs 1st before transferring to tax dept.. but seems like this is not a good choice?

really???
i no idea as i didnt hv fren in those audit firm
i heard from my fren those audit firm only offering 1.6k for freshie
tat wat kinda worrying me

ya...
i applied for audit assistant....at deloitte
the interview is 2ml(9th sept)....
wat should i prepare???
i scare my audit knowledge not good enuff for the interview...
any sifu can help n guide me??

Dear Auditors-to-be,

i confirm that they are offering 2.3k-2.7k..

Signed off by,
hikari

Up to you then... i've given my opinion.. it is better for you to consult HR or Tax people coz i'm in audit... i do not know about tax department expectation...


I concur!

with degree you should be expecting 2.4k from all big 4.

*Help*

Normally how long will the PwC (Penang Office) take to process an applicant? Full process until inform the candidate that they pass or fail~

Hi all,

i have been invited to Deloitte Consulting (SEA)'s Career Talk & Assessment Center Day on Saturday, 20 September 2008...

i am from IT background.. From what I understand this is like SHELL's Recruitment Day..
To be honest i already have a quite ok job now... Any suggestions that i should go for it or not?

If I am not mistaken, it should be around 2-3 weeks time. They will call you for an interview if you are short-listed and after the interview they will call/send you a letter to inform you whether pass or fail. Good luck!

kpmg called me for an interview tomolo...very nervous....

I myself just went through the interview and assessment for PWC Malaysia (in Australia), gosh it was a rather eye-opener. I'll be knowing my status in a couple of weeks, as the partner went back and the recruitment staff needed to consult one. Most of my friends got theirs as they went for an earlier session where the partner was around to decide.

I went so unprepared. Handed in my resume at 2, and needed to go straight for an interview right after that wearing only casual (with blazer).

Think you should stick to one choice though I do understand that you're probably still uncertain about the path you want your career to take. I suggest you talk to people in tax and audit and find out whether their respective career paths appeal to you or not.

hihi
when was ur interview?
how was it?

well EY is my first job interview too..
but they are right..
the interviewers are nice n friendly ppl =)
they want u to feel comfortable..

*pray* hope i can get it

which day did you do your interview and assessment? was this for advisory or auditing? i did mine aswell in melbourne a few days ago.

hi michi...my interview was okay...i was abit nervous tho...yes...they are really nice ppl...and my interviewer was a very nice lady...i've just attended the 1st interview...and my 2nd interview is scheduled next month >"< sigh..i'll have the whole month to worry 'bout it..

good luck to u

This post has been edited by ek85: Sep 15 2008, 07:58 PM

ic
thanks
good luck to u too
when was ur interview??
im still waiting for them to contact me T_T
so worry.....
btw did u apply for audit ?

when was my interview? umm i had my 1st on last thurs, 11th... and the next 1 on 7th yes i applied for audit.. did u apply for the same position as well?

don't worry ..i think they will contact u soon...cuz b4 this..the HR manager said that they will usually contact the candidates within 2 weeks time

oohh. mine was on wed.. earlier than you oh.. lol sorry for asking so much T_T

nope i applied for tax =p
i hope they will contact me this week

This post has been edited by Michi: Sep 17 2008, 08:46 PM

Wednesday, last week. Audit. Can't see myself going for advisory, as most of the positions bar a certain few does not qualified for CA experience... so I decided to just forget it and go for the typical route.

I thought about EY & KPMG, but they would only conduct a phone interview apparently and offer you on the spot (assuming you are still in Melb), or something like that according to my friends. After that first interview, I have this craving for more due to experience greed.

if i intend to apply for a job in big 4 now, is it possible if i request to start work in jan 09?

Generally I think it's possible, because most audit firms will ask you when you intend to join, or if they don't you can TELL them. They can't quite dictate when you join, since at the end of the day it's your choice.

I know EY takes in new staff regularly each month, whereas PWC only takes in staff at regular intervals to join their 1st exp programme. (though there are exceptions to this, but you'll find the HR stuff recommending against it)

As for DeloitteKC and KPMG, i don't know, but I think it's similar to EY. You can go to the interview and ask about it. They're quite nice people.