Summer internships

shadowysmile

ryanf1 wrote: »

I dont think I have just yet! I made a few mistakes on the application which they wanted to clarify

hah...that means you're a quite potential candidate or why they bother to notice you if you are not :)bright:) enough...

hopefully we can get aboard this time!

yesman2000

Got an interview with PwC, so any hints or tips would be great. First formal job interview, little bit daunting

Gandalph

yesman2000 wrote: »

Got an interview with PwC, so any hints or tips would be great. First formal job interview, little bit daunting

Did they contact you by email or phone? I've only recently got a confirmation email off them of reviewing applications!

yesman2000

E-mail about an hour or so ago

shadowysmile

yesman2000 wrote: »

E-mail about an hour or so ago

yeah, me too. Just got a mail said they start to review those applications...when did you submit your application? Should be early enough?

jubella

yesman2000 wrote: »

Got an interview with PwC, so any hints or tips would be great. First formal job interview, little bit daunting

Same! Booked in for Tuesday. Nerves are starting to kick in I got a text from them, was very surprised!

Rothmans

jubella wrote: »

Same! Booked in for Tuesday. Nerves are starting to kick in I got a text from them, was very surprised!

Surprised to get the interview or to be contacted by text?
It was some lengthy application form tho wasn't it?

I booked in for Wednesday, not too enthusiastic about the case study tho lol :P

Gandalph

Case study?

Rothmans

Gandalph wrote: »

Case study?

Did it not say that in your email?
20 mins to analyse a case study, then get questions on it.

freeze4real

Wow lads that was quick. Do you mind asking how your results were ? that's was very quick. I only submitted my PWC last week and Deloitte yesterday.

Rothmans

freeze4real wrote: »

Wow lads that was quick. Do you mind asking how your results were ? that's was very quick. I only submitted my PWC last week and Deloitte yesterday.

2.1 in first and second year, and 2.1 so far this year. Wbu?

freeze4real

Nice. Messed up in 1sst semester last year. Got 2.2 lat year then a 2.1 this semester.

I'm hoping that they start judging from 2nd semester of last year.

jubella

Rothmans wrote: »

jubella wrote: »

Same! Booked in for Tuesday. Nerves are starting to kick in I got a text from them, was very surprised!

Surprised to get the interview or to be contacted by text?
It was some lengthy application form tho wasn't it?

I booked in for Wednesday, not too enthusiastic about the case study tho lol :P

Surprised to get a text! But also very surprised to get an interview!
I don't ever want to fill out an application form again after these ones, they just take sooo long!

Yeah I hope the case study is easy enough... At least it'll take up a few mins of the interview talking about it!

Good luck everyone

yesman2000

Average is just over the 1:1 mark. Very surprised how quick they got back since I only finished up Wednesday night late.

Kehoejck

Rothmans wrote: »

Did it not say that in your email?
20 mins to analyse a case study, then get questions on it.

When I got my case study it had little relevance in my interview as my interviewers just brought it up at the end for a few minutes. Just ensure that you have a good jist of it and have something to say and you will be fine.

What will make or break you is how well you come across. If you can come across well, ye should be sorted! Just keep talking and be honest.

yesman2000

Kehoejck wrote: »

What will make or break you is how well you come across. If you can come across well, ye should be sorted! Just keep talking and be honest.

What would you mean by how well you come across would it be friendliness or more technical kmowledge

jubella

Kehoejck wrote: »

Rothmans wrote: »

Did it not say that in your email?
20 mins to analyse a case study, then get questions on it.

When I got my case study it had little relevance in my interview as my interviewers just brought it up at the end for a few minutes. Just ensure that you have a good jist of it and have something to say and you will be fine.

What will make or break you is how well you come across. If you can come across well, ye should be sorted! Just keep talking and be honest.

What was the case study you got about, and what kind of things did they ask you about it, if you dont mind me asking?

Gael23

I got an automated email from deloitte confirming they have received my application and will be in contact over the coming days. I just hope they dont ring me while im in a Lecture and cant answer:)

TokenWhite

Would it be worth applying now? even though the deadline has passed? Had a quick look at the PWC website and you can still go through the motions of applying but not sure if they would bother screening it given the deadline was thursday.

freeze4real

There are still other companies that accept applications for internship. Some deadlines are next week.

Anyone considering applying for internship overseas as I am.

TokenWhite

freeze4real wrote: »

There are still other companies that accept applications for internship. Some deadlines are next week.

Anyone considering applying for internship overseas as I am.

Any ideas on which ones? I'm a complete greenhorn when it comes to these things. Did a quick google check and the only undergraduate internships I can seem to find are for the Big 4, the rest seem to be training internships with a view to a full time job. And the overseas internships? I'm assuming you mean with the big 4? Would I be expecting too much if I were to think they might pay for flights, visa etc?

jubella

Just got a call from Ernst & Young. Another Interview

So straight after my PwC interview on Tuesday, I've to go to a presentation for E&Y, then I have ny interview and assessment for E&Y on wednesday.

I'm stressing out big time now!!

kieran4003

I received an email from Ernst & Young rejecting me because I am not a penultimate year student. (Iam in the 2nd of a 4 year degree) As dissapointed as I am, I can kind of understand it too.

However I have not heard anything from the other three though. I am getting kind of worried at this stage, the fact that others are hearing back. Would they still have a lot of people to contact? It is just I really need this, I have been trying to get any bit of part time work for over 18 months and I have never got anything.

freeze4real

Tbh I'm not surprised that they caled you. You should get an offer from one of them.

It's still early stages in application so dont stress yourself. Just have a good time. I'm surprised that their presentation is very early, I thought it would be next week.

Always focus on your strength for E&Y. If you're stuck email Michael or the girl that got the intern role last year.

freeze4real

kieran4003 wrote: »

I received an email from Ernst & Young rejecting me because I am not a penultimate year student. (Iam in the 2nd of a 4 year degree) As dissapointed as I am, I can kind of understand it too.

However I have not heard anything from the other three though. I am getting kind of worried at this stage, the fact that others are hearing back. Would they still have a lot of people to contact? It is just I really need this, I have been trying to get any bit of part time work for over 18 months and I have never got anything.

I'm not really worried if I don't get offer. To be honest the big 4 is the last choice I'll resort to for work exp.

There other companies that are hiring.
If you were to search this forum you'll see loads.

My career choice is a bit different/weird so getting an internship will be difficult.

Try gradireland. You'll see some intern roles.

Good luck and don't stress.

jubella

freeze4real wrote: »

Tbh I'm not surprised that they caled you. You should get an offer from one of them.

It's still early stages in application so dont stress yourself. Just have a good time. I'm surprised that their presentation is very early, I thought it would be next week.

Always focus on your strength for E&Y. If you're stuck email Michael or the girl that got the intern role last year.

Do you go to maynooth?!
If you do, you don't by any chance know the girls name or email who got the internship last year? I'd love to talk to her again but can't remember her name

Posy

kieran4003 wrote: »

I received an email from Ernst & Young rejecting me because I am not a penultimate year student. (Iam in the 2nd of a 4 year degree) As dissapointed as I am, I can kind of understand it too..

Do they only take people in their penultimate year or people about to graduate too?
Do these internships generally lead to actual jobs or is it hit and miss?

jubella

Posy wrote: »

Do they only take people in their penultimate year or people about to graduate too?
Do these internships generally lead to actual jobs or is it hit and miss?

As far as I know most of the Big4 state that the internships are for those who are in their penultimate year, with a view to starting a graduate job in september of next year.
We had a presentation from a recruiter at E&Y and she said unless there's a problem, you'll pretty much be offered a graduate contract on completion of the internship.

jubella

@freeze4real
This won't let me reply to your message, but thanks a million, I'll try that

freeze4real

jubella wrote: »

@freeze4real
This won't let me reply to your message, but thanks a million, I'll try that

haha yea that's the privacy settings, just fixed it.

Good luck

shadowysmile

Alright, seems like most of people got offers from E&Y, Deloitte or PwC...is there any news from KPMG? Its deadline was even earlier but still no response so far...kinda worried.

freeze4real

shadowysmile wrote: »

Alright, seems like most of people got offers from E&Y, Deloitte or PwC...is there any news from KPMG? Its deadline was even earlier but still no response so far...kinda worried.

There's no way that they've carried out he first screening process it's just rid joist fast unless they used automated software to arrow it down afaik only works wrote results and university type.

If its so it's bull****.

Trusts me the screening takes atleast 1 week to 2 weeks.

And I've already forgotten about kpmg.

shadowysmile

freeze4real wrote: »

There's no way that they've carried out he first screening process it's just rid joist fast unless they used automated software to arrow it down afaik only works wrote results and university type.

If its so it's bull****.

Trusts me the screening takes atleast 1 week to 2 weeks.

And I've already forgotten about kpmg.

That make sense but like E&Y said they would have a presentation(Invited only) on 29th night which means all screening process would be finished within 1 week and half at most.

Actually I think they already started to review since they received applications and after deadline, they just need to decide the rest maybe a quarter I suppose...

AdamD

Haven't heard back from KPMG, though I'm a first year so is very unlikely I'll get it.

jubella

shadowysmile wrote: »

Alright, seems like most of people got offers from E&Y, Deloitte or PwC...is there any news from KPMG? Its deadline was even earlier but still no response so far...kinda worried.

Yeah I had kind of expected to have at least received a "sorry, your application has been unsuccessful" email from KPMG by now. Maybe their screening process is much more rigorous?

lk101

Kehoejck wrote: »

When I got my case study it had little relevance in my interview as my interviewers just brought it up at the end for a few minutes. Just ensure that you have a good jist of it and have something to say and you will be fine.

hey does anyone have any idea what type of thing the case study will be about?

lukess

Does anybody know if the Pwc internship pays?

igiveup2

I got called for an interview with PwC, too, was kind of surprised to hear back from them on Friday since I only applied on Thursday. Does anyone have any idea of how many people they are going to interview and how many they are actually going to take on? It only gave me about 10 slots to choose from for my interview so I thought maybe that's the amount of people they are going to interview? Seems a bit low though. It's kinda intimidating, there's supposed to be pretty senior people attending the interview and the idea of a panel is just scary. Oh well, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger I guess.

Legwinski

igiveup2 wrote: »

I got called for an interview with PwC, too, was kind of surprised to hear back from them on Friday since I only applied on Thursday. Does anyone have any idea of how many people they are going to interview and how many they are actually going to take on? It only gave me about 10 slots to choose from for my interview so I thought maybe that's the amount of people they are going to interview? Seems a bit low though. It's kinda intimidating, there's supposed to be pretty senior people attending the interview and the idea of a panel is just scary. Oh well, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger I guess.

I think they took on approx 50 last year.....

For me last year it was one senior person and one young enough person. They were nice enough. Can't remember too much more but it was the least relaxed of the interviews I did (mainly because of the senior guy).

I wasn't overly happy with myself after it but still managed to get an offer so don't stress too much!

shadowysmile

jubella wrote: »

Yeah I had kind of expected to have at least received a "sorry, your application has been unsuccessful" email from KPMG by now. Maybe their screening process is much more rigorous?

Yea, me too. Just wanna know "you want me or not" at least...so annoying that they put us on this situation.

As far as I know some friends of mine got offers from EY or PWC who even just submitted the day before the deadline and all of them achieved 75% or even more in 1st year so I guess the big four have that kinda automated system which just keep those whose marks are above some level lets say 65% and ignore the rest.

But tricky thing is some people I know have already got the "rejection" email from kpmg or others...so really confused what kind of situation are we at???

Quite sure about EY...if you don't get any contact before 29th morning then you are out 'casue they have a presentation on that night just for whose who got interview opportunities...

Guess we have to face this for another couple of days, don't we...:o

Cian92

I don't know about PWC, but E&Y take on 27 between the Dublin and Belfast offices.

statss

hey guys i applied for a few of these internships - even though Im graduated already with 5 years non accounting work experience. do they tend to take on interns with my background?

jubella

shadowysmile wrote: »

As far as I know some friends of mine got offers from EY or PWC who even just submitted the day before the deadline and all of them achieved 75% or even more in 1st year so I guess the big four have that kinda automated system which just keep those whose marks are above some level lets say 65% and ignore the rest.

But tricky thing is some people I know have already got the "rejection" email from kpmg or others...so really confused what kind of situation are we at???

Quite sure about EY...if you don't get any contact before 29th morning then you are out 'casue they have a presentation on that night just for whose who got interview opportunities...

Guess we have to face this for another couple of days, don't we...:o

Yeah I'd say the interviews I have are purely because of my results!

Is the E&Y presentation not on the 28th, as in tomorrow? That's what the woman told me on the phone?!

Kehoejck

jubella wrote: »

What was the case study you got about, and what kind of things did they ask you about it, if you dont mind me asking?

Mine was about a FDI with a foreign company wishing to establish itself in Ireland. You had to advise on what services that PwC could possibly offer this client.

I believe that the case studies were rotated and a number of different ones used. If I was to give someone advise I would just saw study up on what services each Big 4 company offers. If you can demonstrate that you have done some additional research it will be acknowledged. They don't really expect people in college to know the full ins and outs of Accountancy firms already .

jubella

lukess wrote: »

Does anybody know if the Pwc internship pays?

Yes, as far as I know all Big 4 internships pay.

freeze4real

It makes sense now loo they must have filtered the results to choose only front the beat one.

It could be a speculation but that's the only explanation I could result to, but hey would they say if you don't meet our Minimum requirements write why you're not a Weak candidate or something like that. Lol




At least a rejection email will be nice.







To those who have an interview good luck an all the best and post your experience so peonies who didn't get a place can get jealous. Lol just kidding.

SantryRed

Got a phone call off Deloitte today for a competency based interview on Wednesday. Anyone got any idea what exactly that will entail? Thanks.

shadowysmile

jubella wrote: »

Yeah I'd say the interviews I have are purely because of my results!

Is the E&Y presentation not on the 28th, as in tomorrow? That's what the woman told me on the phone?!

Yeah, should be tomorrow. The schedule has been changed a day in advance. Good luck mate~

Gael23

SantryRed wrote: »

Got a phone call off Deloitte today for a competency based interview on Wednesday. Anyone got any idea what exactly that will entail? Thanks.

They told me they would be in contact over the next few days so hopefully I shoul hear from hem this week

--homeslice--

Have an interview for pwc tomorrow... I hear they're lovely so im really hoping to get offered a place!