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I was in the exact same position last year, though I disregarded KPMG, it was a really tough decision! EY had always been my first preference but they didn't offer cadets positions in fs (might have been too many cadets getting offers in that area for previous years) and they make you specialise...

The group activity for me last year was a business case study that you had to discuss with your group and you have to work out some strategies on how to achieve the goals that the customers are asking for and offer advice to them. Same thing for EY but we had to do a stand up presentation...

I'm guessing the video interview has replaced the phone interview they've had in the past? The next stage after the phone interview was the AC

As cliche as it sounds, biggest tip is to be yourself because that's what is going to push you over the line. The interview is pretty much where the interviewers figure out if you are the right fit for the position and for the organisation. They wouldn't hire someone who is antisocial and...

It will vary from year to year depending on the quality of the applicants. Last year, EY offered about 18 spots (spread across all the divisions) and pwc offered somewhere around 38 spots. It is noted that EY has the least number of applicants go through to the assessment centre. They only had 1...

I would also recommend going to the information nights held by the bigger firms such as PwC, EY and KPMG. You'll learn more about their organisation and you will have more time to speak to employees or HR representatives than at the ICAA since you have over 20 firms to get around to at ICAA...

If you really want to do a cadetship which is a 2 full time commitment at a Big 4 then your last chance is to apply in first year uni. Other than that, if you aren't that keen on it and just want some experience, you can apply for internships. There are graduates who do summer internships and...

Well there you go! It's called the Private Young Achievers Program. Check it out here: http://mycareer.deloitte.com/au/en/students/programs/deloitteprivateyoungachieversprogram

I did retail work for 6 months, tutored and baby sat. My resume was built up in all type of areas - work experience, academic achievements, leadership, extra curricular). So try build up your CV to showcase the all rounder person you are. Firms are not looking for those that just have...

Ask questions that you are genuinely interested in finding out instead of asking for the sake of asking just to "seem" interested or to sound smart. So just write up a few questions you would like to know the answer to:)

Deloitte didn't offer a cadetship program and they haven't for many years (don't think they are this year). However I remember they have a "development program" university students can apply for, should check up on their website for further information (that's if you're in uni and not...

Hi, sorry I didn't get back to your message earlier. I haven't been on bos in a while. How did your BDO phone interview end up going?

You can't really pin point the degree of difficulty or easiness in being offered a cadetship. It's all a very different application process for everyone. A lot of people think the hardest part is the interview but the first step is the hardest which is the online application and/or phone...

Yay!!! Congrats!! Assurance?

I think tomorrow's ac is the last one.

Just wondering for the people who did receive an offer from PwC, have you received your contract? The partner who called me (while he was driving) and I might have misheard him when he said that I should get the contract today (he had poor reception). He said if I haven't then let him know. Did...

Thank you to all! I really am torn between all 3. EY: always been my first preference. I love their business culture. However they don't offer positions in fs audit, you start a bit before mid year so you're not getting the whole 2 years and they make you specialise straight away. KPMG: also...

Partner just called and I got the PwC offer!

Did you go today? I haven't received a call yet:/

Which service line is the position for? Yeah I agree, do think about the training etc. Also consider whether you prefer working full time for 2 years or you want to work throughout the 4 years. If there's a lunch for the successful applicants held for each firm, probably best to go and speak to...