Hey people, out of curiosity... Just wanna ask why does it take so long to confirm, as in like about 1-2 weeks after an interview with D?

Just went for interview with D last last Thursday, HR mistook my application and directed it to ERS instead even though I applied for audit as stated in my CV previously. When their staff (I think from ERS) called me up for an interview few weeks ago, I told her my preferred department but the girl said it could be arranged later during the interview session. I think there's some confusion around but it was settled when HR came asking me after I was done with the 3 tests to see where my interest lies in before asking the interviewer down to interview me - if it's audit or ERS? I told her the misunderstanding and of course I chose the latter. Waited for quite some time. The interviewer who is from audit is a very friendly and pleasant lady... She did not ask much questions, I had a feeling somehow she was trying to see if I could fit in to their career path and expectations. She was focusing more on my previous job experiences even though I'm just a fresh graduate. Other than that, she did not ask much though... I guess she just wanted me to speak, I think I spoke quite a lot, was being myself and most of the time she nodded and agreed with what I've said.

And how will I know if I passed the assessment? What are the chances of being hired? Going to be 2 weeks already leh, very very stressful... Not a single call from them yet. HOW?

Sigh. Dont know what took them so long. I called them up a week after the interview but they asked me to call me back two weeks after my interview date. LOL. Anyways, it's too late i guess. Already got offered by PWC last week within 24 hours after the interview

Thank you! No idea yet though Hopefully 1 of the 3 specialised areas I've chosen. I think I selected CIPS, FS and EUMI... I think. You're in too?

I think they will call you up if you have been shortlisted within a few days (or even up to weeks) after you sent them your resume. You'll need to sit for the assessment first before proceeding on to the interview (which normally happens a week later) if only you've passed your assessment prior to the interview. Good luck!

I guess they will tend to get back to you a few days or the latest before 2 weeks through phone to inform you that you have been shortlisted. Else, in most cases when applications are deemed to be unsuccessful, an e-mail will be sent to your inbox as a form of notification. So do keep checking your phone for good news/your inbox for the not-so-good news. Always keep trying! Good luck!

IMO, I don't think they will take that long as they conduct assessments on a monthly basis. Maybe you could at least try to call them back and ask on the application status.

Yes, they do. If your application is not successful, in most cases, an e-mail will be sent to you


From my opinion, tax will perhaps suit you better. As for audit, you are expected to always travel to and forth to the client's place, hence the lack of time in the office. And not forgetting the long working hours. At the end of the day I guess it all boils down to where your own interest lies in. If you'd prefer not to travel more and spending more time in the office, tax may be the most appropriate answer (but of course long working hours are sometimes expected as well). I can't advise you on what tax associates do as I'm not in tax. But I think if you've studied tax in Uni before this, it should be sufficient. And don't forget, people in assurance are required to continue their studies in professional exams, it is mandatory for audit and vice versa for tax (it's up to you). As for advisory, yea... IMO I reckon they'd usually have a somewhat preference for experienced candidates over fresh grads (not really sure about this).

Just my humble opinion, trying to clear off some doubts in potential candidates' mind as I was one too a few months back

Not too sure on this, hence I would not be able to give an appropriate answer. As for advisory, you may enquire other experienced forumers. But again, I would say based on what you have conjured, I believe you would prefer advisory more. Audit as I know doesn't concentrate much on that. I think you would know by now that most audit people would always complain the long hours and tons of work to do all year round, but what keeps them going at the end of the day? No one would like to be committed to a job so much that he/she rarely spends time on their own personal lives, and partly it is the nature of our job.

There are plenty of learning opportunities in audit as you will be exposed to many aspects of the business i.e. the nature, management, and of course on the financial aspects like the inventory, AR, AP, etc. You'll need to learn beforehand the analytical procedures, what is expected of you on the job, how to collect sufficient evidence (this is where vouching comes in), how proper documentation should be like, etc. So yea, it is a very thorough and detailed process.

No harm in trying They do accept those of finance background as well if I am not mistaken, so long if you have some knowledge in accounting but of course, it also depends on your luck as they will probably access your transcripts and look at the subjects you have studied beforehand. Good luck! P/S: Training will be provided in most Big 4 firms (I think... At least mine do and I think they have the best facilities around). All the best!

This post has been edited by caryn_eternal: Jun 19 2008, 01:33 PM

All these are just rumours. Sigh, I wonder who's the culprit who started this. FYI, PwC's staff is NOT PAID at RM2.7k for freshies, and I don't think other firms are paying that HIGH too though, unless in exceptional cases for other firms (I think... I'm not too sure for other firms)

This post has been edited by caryn_eternal: Jul 5 2008, 12:26 AM