Cadetship 2015 (5 Viewers)

[Phaze]

Is that an impressive thing for an interview

I'd assume no, it's what they expect when they ask you about a situation where you faced difficulties or needed to change something or so on. Just need to try and show that you did something to change the negatives and you learnt from the process.

 

[Rhinoz8142]

I'd assume no, it's what they expect when they ask you about a situation where you faced difficulties or needed to change something or so on. Just need to try and show that you did something to change the negatives and you learnt from the process.

hmm fair enough.

 

[Rhinoz8142]

Is networking crucial for cadetship?

 

[Phaze]

Is networking crucial for cadetship?

Can't hurt to I guess? I did none of it

 

[InsoulvencyReaper]

Is networking crucial for cadetship?

It's not absolutely necessary but it's always good to become acquainted with people in the industry.

I didn't really network, except for the one Cadetship night Chronost took me to. Gotta say, it can propel you in a completely different direction because you can meet people who can introduce to you to different people/ or present you opportunities they may have open that isn't being advertised.

I also think networking can be beneficial down the track. Never know when you might need someone. It's also nice to know some like-minded people. You can learn so much.

 

[Rhinoz8142]

It's not absolutely necessary but it's always good to become acquainted with people in the industry.

I didn't really network, except for the one Cadetship night Chronost took me to. Gotta say, it can propel you in a completely different direction because you can meet people who can introduce to you to different people/ or present you opportunities they may have open that isn't being advertised.

I also think networking can be beneficial down the track. Never know when you might need someone. It's also nice to know some like-minded people. You can learn so much.

will work on that soon, do you think they look for participants who already have experience in the field event though they are 1styear

 

[InsoulvencyReaper]

will work on that soon, do you think they look for participants who already have experience in the field event though they are 1styear

Chronost was a rep of BDO last year, he can give you more info on his experiences. Hopefully he hops on soon and sees this post.

 

[RishBonjour99]

will work on that soon, do you think they look for participants who already have experience in the field event though they are 1styear

The cadets I know had minimal work experience but most of them had some tutoring/retail. They just want someone who is enthusiastic and is mature enough to manage working and university with life. You definitely don't need accounting experience (although it would be helpful if you worked in one). Who sounds more interesting: A student who got 90+ atar, played sports at a competitive level and is very presentable + solid communication skills, or a student with 90+ Atar, worked in an little acct firm, can't talk like a normal person (i.e. no banter) ?

Seriously, most of the cadets I met at uni and during my internship at big 4 are REALLLYYYY chilled kids (i.e. easy to get along with etc). Banter on lync during work is great.

 

[highschoollife]

Hi guys anyone interested in UBS cadetships this year ? Is it me or their server doesn't seem to be working ?

 

[Chronost]

The cadets I know had minimal work experience but most of them had some tutoring/retail. They just want someone who is enthusiastic and is mature enough to manage working and university with life. You definitely don't need accounting experience (although it would be helpful if you worked in one). Who sounds more interesting: A student who got 90+ atar, played sports at a competitive level and is very presentable + solid communication skills, or a student with 90+ Atar, worked in an little acct firm, can't talk like a normal person (i.e. no banter) ?

Seriously, most of the cadets I met at uni and during my internship at big 4 are REALLLYYYY chilled kids (i.e. easy to get along with etc). Banter on lync during work is great.

This pretty much, having some work experience always helps your case to affirm reasons why you want to go into accounting, but really most people that enter don't have any,however they have shown teamwork/communication skills through their ECs/work-experience and articulated it further in the interview.

Lync is banter 75% of the time

 

[obliviousninja]

I could tell that the partner was a man united fan, after I got told to leave after some 'light' banter

 

[obliviousninja]

Could not handle the banter boy

 

[SmallCalves]

To first year students applying for cadetships

Are you guys aware of any cadetships avaliable besides PWC and EY?
Seems Deloitte and KPMG aren't offering this year and the majority of mid-tier firms are only looking for year 12s

 

[Rhinoz8142]

To first year students applying for cadetships

Are you guys aware of any cadetships avaliable besides PWC and EY?
Seems Deloitte and KPMG aren't offering this year and the majority of mid-tier firms are only looking for year 12s

bdo

 

[pomsky]

What do you guys reckon is the number one characteristic they look for for in a cadet? And what do you think they'll find 'impressive' on a CV?
Plenty of extracurricular or academic merit?

Also, any tips on applications? c:

 

[Phaze]

What do you guys reckon is the number one characteristic they look for for in a cadet? And what do you think they'll find 'impressive' on a CV?
Plenty of extracurricular or academic merit?

Also, any tips on applications? c:

Mix of both ecs and academic , don't need to be an academic genius. And initiative with the EC's , don't just be a participant but actually do stuff

 

[Elise8842]

Has anyone started applying for PwC as first years?


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[Phaze]

Has anyone started applying for PwC as first years?


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apps arent open yet

 

[Elise8842]

apps arent open yet

Ahhhh what a relief I thought it was me looking at a wrong page


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[Phaze]

Ahhhh what a relief I thought it was me looking at a wrong page


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http://www.pwc.com.au/careers/student/application-dates/index.htm

They haven't even set a date as to when it'll open