Milkround Offers 2013/2014

mgk2004

April O Neill wrote: »

They usually do, I think. Because some people might get offered multiple training contracts and, well, they can only accept one. So spaces become available again!

Got the call about Deloitte interview for next Wednesday anyway,, wished I had got the other 3 applications in now, im such a tit.. anyway least I have one now, can apply in New year to others if I don't get it. only ever did one official interview, nervous much!!! But feck it, im not going to stress, im pretty sure il Ace it :rolleyes:

cat_xx

mgk2004 wrote: »

Got the call about Deloitte interview for next Wednesday anyway,, wished I had got the other 3 applications in now, im such a tit.. anyway least I have one now, can apply in New year to others if I don't get it. only ever did one official interview, nervous much!!! But feck it, im not going to stress, im pretty sure il Ace it :rolleyes:

Well done! What department did you apply for?

April O Neill

mgk2004 wrote: »

Got the call about Deloitte interview for next Wednesday anyway,, wished I had got the other 3 applications in now, im such a tit.. anyway least I have one now, can apply in New year to others if I don't get it. only ever did one official interview, nervous much!!! But feck it, im not going to stress, im pretty sure il Ace it :rolleyes:

Grats! Not bad for a supposedly half-assed application. (It probably was actually very good)

I have to ask, is EY ringing me to remind me to finish my application a good thing, or pretty standard?

cat_xx

April O Neill wrote: »

Grats! Not bad for a supposedly half-assed application. (It probably was actually very good)

I have to ask, is EY ringing me to remind me to finish my application a good thing, or pretty standard?

Id say it is a pretty standard thing!

mgk2004

cat_xx wrote: »

Well done! What department did you apply for?

Thanks man. Audit and Tax for a second preference, I feel I may prefer tax you know, but played the numbers game.

But id snap their hand off for either tbh, so I dont mind..

mgk2004

April O Neill wrote: »

Grats! Not bad for a supposedly half-assed application. (It probably was actually very good)

I have to ask, is EY ringing me to remind me to finish my application a good thing, or pretty standard?

Id say that's a good thing, email is standard I thought, I got email reminders from pwc anyway.

SarahK120

mgk2004 wrote: »

Id say that's a good thing, email is standard I thought, I got email reminders from pwc anyway.

THey can't call everyone cos they get over 1000 applications so I'd say that's pretty good.

If you got an interview and said your application was half assed, that's impressive . Deloitte came to my masters class this year tho and I thought they were really boring so I wouldn't be holding out for them as a first choice.

some applications are still open till midnight so you still have time for other options if you really want tax?

mgk2004

SarahK120 wrote: »

THey can't call everyone cos they get over 1000 applications so I'd say that's pretty good.

If you got an interview and said your application was half assed, that's impressive . Deloitte came to my masters class this year tho and I thought they were really boring so I wouldn't be holding out for them as a first choice.

some applications are still open till midnight so you still have time for other options if you really want tax?

Im in Nuig Sarah so applications are closed unfortunately.

Yeah wouldn't really mind which of the big 4 even though probably seen the worse stories posted on-line from E+Y employees..

Browsing through old threads I seen that they usually do another smaller round of recruiting to fill vacancies in New year, so Il aim for that if unsuccessful on my first attempt, never really done an interview before so ill give it my best shot , need the experience anyway..

best of luck with all your applications Sarah!!

SarahK120

mgk2004 wrote: »

Im in Nuig Sarah so applications are closed unfortunately.

Yeah wouldn't really mind which of the big 4 even though probably seen the worse stories posted on-line from E+Y employees..

Browsing through old threads I seen that they usually do another smaller round of recruiting to fill vacancies in New year, so Il aim for that if unsuccessful on my first attempt, never really done an interview before so ill give it my best shot , need the experience anyway..

best of luck with all your applications Sarah!!

Cheers! I dunno, maybe I'm being super naive but just with all the feedback from my friend who did the internship and the rebrand - seems like EY is everywhere at the moment so I'm kinda hanging in there for them but have all the other apps in just in case.

don't get that Galway thing... so unfair? Esp if you're applying for Dublin???? Good luck to you too anyway! Post here to let us know how you get on and interview tips!!!

mgk2004

Notice nothing has been mentioned about an etray exercise in the email, I have seen this discussed in the forums many times. when I was on the phone he just said an interview from 3-4. does that mean I wont have one. maybe process is different because candidates are in a hotel and not deloittes offices.

April O Neill

Got my first interview! Tax KPMG!

AtticusFinch86

April O Neill wrote: »

Got my first interview! Tax KPMG!

Congrats! Did you just get word? Someone must be on the graveyard shift!

jus_tin4

Fair play to the people that got interviews!! 2nd time applying and still no calls unfortunately!

April O Neill

AtticusFinch86 wrote: »

Congrats! Did you just get word? Someone must be on the graveyard shift!

Yeah, got the email at half ten. Mad!

Cian92

April O Neill wrote: »

Got my first interview! Tax KPMG!

Myself too at about half 10 aswell. They did promise to reply to us from each stage of the process within 72 hours so I'm quite impressed with their professionalism.

I've already signed on the dotted line with one of the other big 4, but sure I might go for the interview experience and there's a drinks reception so it might be way more fun when there's no pressure to actually get the job :P

Accounting13

Just got email for PwC interview. Anyone else receive one:)?

AtticusFinch86

Accounting13 wrote: »

Just got email for PwC interview. Anyone else receive one:)?

Congrats. Nope, I haven't heard anything anyway. Noticed in one of your last posts that you said you had an average leaving cert, what exactly does average mean if you don't mind me asking? I'm just curious because my own wasn't great and I'm wondering if that's what's holding me back

April O Neill

Accounting13 wrote: »

Just got email for PwC interview. Anyone else receive one:)?

Nay, not yet. That's the one I really want too!

cat_xx

Accounting13 wrote: »

Just got email for PwC interview. Anyone else receive one:)?

Nothing yet either! What department did you apply for? I heard that they call audit for interviews first!

Accounting13

I submitted mine a couple of days ago, so maybe they reviewed my application fairly quick!

I applied for Audit. The International and Domestic Business Group, to be specific.

Just under 400 points in LC but had a legitimate exceptional circumstance that arose during same year which affected my studying, hence my LC results.

Have achieved upper 2.1, 1.1 and 1.1 in first, second and third year of my degree though.

It's not all about results though! Personality plays a key role, in my opinion.

AtticusFinch86

Accounting13 wrote: »

I submitted mine a couple of days ago, so maybe they reviewed my application fairly quick!

I applied for Audit. The International and Domestic Business Group, to be specific.

Just under 400 points in LC but had a legitimate exceptional circumstance that arose during same year which affected my studying, hence my LC results.

Have achieved upper 2.1, 1.1 and 1.1 in first, second and third year of my degree though.

It's not all about results though! Personality plays a key role, in my opinion.

You're right to an extent I think, but only beyond a certain threshold. If someone's coming in with a weak LC (sub 350 region) and only 2.1, I'd say that will weigh in heavily in deciding whether or not to offer an interview. Beyond that point, yeah I'd say strong answers to the questions are the key.

MLC61

Accounting13 wrote: »

I submitted mine a couple of days ago, so maybe they reviewed my application fairly quick!

I applied for Audit. The International and Domestic Business Group, to be specific.

Just under 400 points in LC but had a legitimate exceptional circumstance that arose during same year which affected my studying, hence my LC results.

Have achieved upper 2.1, 1.1 and 1.1 in first, second and third year of my degree though.

It's not all about results though! Personality plays a key role, in my opinion.

Congratulations.
What course are you studying?

April O Neill

Don't PWC check references before offering interviews? Well, they ask if they can take up the reference you give immediately.

Are people being offered interviews in Dublin offices or elsewhere?

April O Neill

AdamD wrote: »

Are people being offered interviews in Dublin offices or elsewhere?

My KPMG one is for Dublin.

April O Neill

Cian92 wrote: »

I've already signed on the dotted line with one of the other big 4

Shut up, you. :P:pac:

I'm going to watch out for a drunk guy at the presentation... :pac:

cat_xx

April O Neill wrote: »

Don't PWC check references before offering interviews? Well, they ask if they can take up the reference you give immediately.

I hope not!

scheister

forgot the closing date for the Top 4 was yesterday so only managed to get PWC in. But have interview for E&Y for a non grad role so hopefully something comes out of that if not might ask to be consider for a grad role

April O Neill

cat_xx wrote: »

I hope not!

Well, they ask if they can, but I doubt they'd go checking the references of all the potential interviewees. Very time-consuming!

April O Neill

scheister wrote: »

forgot the closing date for the Top 4 was yesterday so only managed to get PWC in. But have interview for E&Y for a non grad role so hopefully something comes out of that if not might ask to be consider for a grad role

More positions will likely open up later in the year.

cat_xx

April O Neill wrote: »

Well, they ask if they can, but I doubt they'd go checking the references of all the potential interviewees. Very time-consuming!

I had completely forgot to send my referees an email to update them. Did that this evening though so hope no one got a call! Really hope I hear something tomorrow. This waiting game is no fun!

Got an email from KPMG just now, assessment day in 2 weeks time.

They have me down for Audit, which was my second choice which is slightly disappointing but at least they are actually considering me for it. I was worried that I'd miss out on consulting and not be considered for Audit.

cat_xx

AdamD wrote: »

Got an email from KPMG just now, assessment day in 2 weeks time.

They have me down for Audit, which was my second choice which is slightly disappointing but at least they are actually considering me for it. I was worried that I'd miss out on consulting and not be considered for Audit.

Well done!

April O Neill

AdamD wrote: »

Got an email from KPMG just now, assessment day in 2 weeks time.

They have me down for Audit, which was my second choice which is slightly disappointing but at least they are actually considering me for it. I was worried that I'd miss out on consulting and not be considered for Audit.

'Grats!

Isn't consulting the most competitive service line?

acastudent

cat_xx wrote: »

I had completely forgot to send my referees an email to update them. Did that this evening though so hope no one got a call! Really hope I hear something tomorrow. This waiting game is no fun!

They will only contact your referees if you will be offered a training contract . Well that was in my case anyway so I presume it's the same this year as well

April O Neill

acastudent wrote: »

They will only contact your referees if you will be offered a training contract . Well that was in my case anyway so I presume it's the same this year as well

Yeah, sorry cat, I fear I've freaked you out!

They ask if they can take up references straight away, but I doubt they would in reality.

April O Neill

April O Neill wrote: »

'Grats!

Isn't consulting the most competitive service line?

Thanks!

Yeah I believe so, way less positions going.

TG860

cat_xx wrote: »

Nothing yet either! What department did you apply for? I heard that they call audit for interviews first!

I got interviews with KPMG and PwC so far.
I applied for audit in both, got the email about it yesterday!

jus_tin4

Congrats to anyone with interviews! When would you say that the offers will finish up? Just wondering if I could still hear something back? Anyone hear anything from mazars? I heard it was usually 3-5 days after the application

cat_xx

jus_tin4 wrote: »

Congrats to anyone with interviews! When would you say that the offers will finish up? Just wondering if I could still hear something back? Anyone hear anything from mazars? I heard it was usually 3-5 days after the application

No haven't heard anything from them!

April O Neill

jus_tin4 wrote: »

Congrats to anyone with interviews! When would you say that the offers will finish up? Just wondering if I could still hear something back? Anyone hear anything from mazars? I heard it was usually 3-5 days after the application

I'd say the offers won't be over for another few days yet, they only closed yesterday. Relax!

Trainme

:rolleyes: no word from Mazars yet.. it'll be grand lads:cool:

Trainme

P.s is anyone else not overly bothered about getting contracts with big 4.. Grant thornton is where I want to be!!

April O Neill

Trainme wrote: »

P.s is anyone else not overly bothered about getting contracts with big 4.. Grant thornton is where I want to be!!

There's one big 4 I'd love to get into, and one mid-tier firm. We shall see.

jubella

Trainme wrote: »

P.s is anyone else not overly bothered about getting contracts with big 4.. Grant thornton is where I want to be!!

Have an offer from a big4 firm already but applied for Grant Thornton and keeping fingers crossed for that!

Minji

Hi everyone,
Who are going to the KPMG assessment day on Nov 4th? AdamD, you are, aren't you?
How everyone is preparing for this?
I got KPMG n Delloite, but I haven't heard anything from PwC.
By the way, does EY Dublin has aptitude test? I apply for EY Belfast and did aptitude test yesterday, but again, I have heard back anything.

April O Neill

Do they contact people in groups, like audit first, tax second, assurance third type thing? That's just an example not wondering if that's the order, just wondering if that's how they do it?

cat_xx

April O Neill wrote: »

Do they contact people in groups, like audit first, tax second, assurance third type thing? That's just an example not wondering if that's the order, just wondering if that's how they do it?

Yes I think that's how it goes. Judging from last years milkround thread anyway.

Gandalph

Anyone apply to corporate finance in any of the top 4?

April O Neill

Gah! Hoped I'd hear from others before the week was out. Boo-urns.