CA Achievers program (2 Viewers)

[shoxgeneration]

I just got an email saying that I have been offered to attend the group activity for 2008 applicants.

What would be the best way to prepare for it?
Also my results aren't really that flashy. Is that going to be a problem? or at this point are they satisfied with it?

Any tips would be greatly appreciated

Hey congrats on that - good effort!
Well if you think about it, why on earth would they offer you an interview out of the hundreds of applicants available if they didn't deem you worthy of a possible position? So don't worry too much about the results (actually, don't worry at all) - because you've gotten past round 1 which partially focused on that, so now all they care about is whether you're a whole-rounded person that you have made yourself out to be on paper!

Just prepare in terms of the generic 1-on-1 interview style, so you know. those typical why do you wnat to be.. etc and interpersonal skills questions, like difficult situations etc - those generic things. And also try to get some practice/prep on group-scenario type interviews - as they mark you on teamwork/organisation/time management skills - so if you've got those down-pat then you should be sweet!

Best of luck!

 

[ifsonotso_100]

I just got an email saying that I have been offered to attend the group activity for 2008 applicants.

What would be the best way to prepare for it?
Also my results aren't really that flashy. Is that going to be a problem? or at this point are they satisfied with it?

Any tips would be greatly appreciated

nice first post, love how u like using people.

btw did u create an acct just to ask that question

 

[chocolates]

nice first post, love how u like using people.

btw did u create an acct just to ask that question

Dont be so bitter mate, isnt this community about sharing knowledge and giving people a hand?

 

[vce2ec]

Hey congrats on that - good effort!
Well if you think about it, why on earth would they offer you an interview out of the hundreds of applicants available if they didn't deem you worthy of a possible position? So don't worry too much about the results (actually, don't worry at all) - because you've gotten past round 1 which partially focused on that, so now all they care about is whether you're a whole-rounded person that you have made yourself out to be on paper!

Just prepare in terms of the generic 1-on-1 interview style, so you know. those typical why do you wnat to be.. etc and interpersonal skills questions, like difficult situations etc - those generic things. And also try to get some practice/prep on group-scenario type interviews - as they mark you on teamwork/organisation/time management skills - so if you've got those down-pat then you should be sweet!

Best of luck!

Thanks

Also is the group interviews kind of like those interviews for Woolworths?, like how they have observers watching everything you do, or is it about the final output/presentation you give in the end?

nice first post, love how u like using people.

btw did u create an acct just to ask that question

Yes. I googled CA work Experience, came across this site and found it to be pretty helpful. But the only way I can post here so I can ask the questions I want, is if I make an account.

 

[shoxgeneration]

Thanks

Also is the group interviews kind of like those interviews for Woolworths?, like how they have observers watching everything you do, or is it about the final output/presentation you give in the end?

Yes - both. That's what we had.

 

[chocolates]

my rejection letter came today (victoria) lol. Thought there was a glimps of hope there since my WAM is about 88.

But I guess that is to be expected though since i dont have any work experience whatsoever...

saddd day, so sadd

 

[3li]

mate who cares
its just work exp
ull get over it!

 

[chocolates]

lol im actually not that sad really .. just trying to dramatize things up ^^

 

[vce2ec]

Well I got rejected too...

I'm depressed right now.
There goes my chance to earn some extra $$ and get some experience.

 

[Chazz1840]

Hey, if you're still looking to earn some extra money and didn't get an achiever spot (or even if you did i think), ICAA are looking for student brand champs. I did it last year, and its pretty easy work for some cash. You kind of just promote ICAA on campus with some different projects.

check it out

http://www.charteredaccountants.com.au/files/documents/Student_Brand_Champs_2009_Brochure.pdf