[ken2]

course after the degree?
When or have you already secured a place with a firm to train with?

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[anonymousaudit]

I've just finished my degree and have secured a training contract with a firm (studying ACA).

I started looking at career options ~October 2011, so first term of my third year. I began applying heavily in December-February so sending off grad application forms, completing online assessment tests, etc. Interviews were postponed until much later- possibly as they were typically recruitment days and had to wait for an adequate number of applicants to pass earlier stages before hosting 'real life' days! I was interviewed for 2 firms in April or May, I forget. I passed both and received job offers straight after.

If you've graduated this year (2012) there are still a *few* places left, mainly at regional offices. You always hear of the one student that went travelling for a year, came back in August and applied and managed to get on the September intake...but they're far and few between. Your best bet is applying regionally or waiting until January (only a few firms do January intakes!) or waiting for them to re-open graduate submissions nationwide. If you do wait I suggest you get a job (it doesn't have to be in your relevant field!) whilst waiting as imo it looks bad if you're sitting on your bum for months on end!

Sorry for the ramblings just you asked no real questions so I elaborated...heavily.

[ken2]

(Original post by anonymousaudit)
I've just finished my degree and have secured a training contract with a firm (studying ACA).

I started looking at career options ~October 2011, so first term of my third year. I began applying heavily in December-February so sending off grad application forms, completing online assessment tests, etc. Interviews were postponed until much later- possibly as they were typically recruitment days and had to wait for an adequate number of applicants to pass earlier stages before hosting 'real life' days! I was interviewed for 2 firms in April or May, I forget. I passed both and received job offers straight after.

If you've graduated this year (2012) there are still a *few* places left, mainly at regional offices. You always hear of the one student that went travelling for a year, came back in August and applied and managed to get on the September intake...but they're far and few between. Your best bet is applying regionally or waiting until January (only a few firms do January intakes!) or waiting for them to re-open graduate submissions nationwide. If you do wait I suggest you get a job (it doesn't have to be in your relevant field!) whilst waiting as imo it looks bad if you're sitting on your bum for months on end!

Sorry for the ramblings just you asked no real questions so I elaborated...heavily.

Elaborate more because im starting my degree in uni this September A & F, and i want to know how to secure training with a firm, my A-levels werent great so wont even bother with the big 4, i also wanted to know when i can start applying(i.e. securing training) albeit my degree program hasnt started.

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[monk_keys]

Start looking around September, they'll put up the date that their applications actually open then which is normally late September/ early October.

[ken2]

(Original post by monk_keys)
Start looking around September, they'll put up the date that their applications actually open then which is normally late September/ early October.

Do you know any firms in London where competition ain't as fierce?

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[monk_keys]

lol no.

Obviously it's an easier process outside the big 4, and some firms have a less stages than others (although that says nothing about applicants per vacancy).

Just apply everywhere and you will probably get at least one offer.

[anonymousaudit]

"Elaborate more because im starting my degree in uni this September A & F, and i want to know how to secure training with a firm, my A-levels werent great so wont even bother with the big 4, i also wanted to know when i can start applying(i.e. securing training) albeit my degree program hasnt started."

What were your a levels & what did you get? How many UCAS points? To secure a training contract you need to apply in your third year of university, that's when the job applications are open to soon-to-be-graduates. I started in October, but some people started later (January or May). If you want to work in a central london/greater london office you're best applying sooner rather than later.

I have no experience with internships but if you want to do one I'd recommend researching on this forum as a lot of the users seem to have experience regarding them. Something I would personally recommend is having work experience of any kind, as you will not get far without it!

Andddd in response to your other question targeted @monk_keys...You need to get on the accountancy age website and start looking at graduate application processes. No firm is 'easy' to get into but obviously if you're applying for a highstreet accountants it's significantly easier to get into than PwC or BDO? One thing to consider is that the firms don't have a threshold value for their numerical/literacy tests (e.g: 70% and you're interviewed) most commonly it's a percentile system. So top 10% of respondents are interviewed. Which means that the process can be somewhat unpredictable!

The best advice I'd provide is spend a lot of time on your written application, really research the firm and their clients/their industries and convey your passion subtly within the application form. I found taking practice numeracy tests invaluable too- because I crack under pressure the time constraints were too much for me. That's the only thing you can really do to "ease" the application imo.

[ken2]

What if i decide to do my masters, will there be major exemptions with the ACA?
Will it be able to secure training with Deloittes?

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[M1011]

(Original post by ken2)
What if i decide to do my masters, will there be major exemptions with the ACA?
Will it be able to secure training with Deloittes?

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Are you foreign? I'm trying to work out if you're coming across this way because of a language barrier or if you are just really rude. Try using the words 'please' or 'thanks' once in awhile. Others on this forum aren't here to serve you.

Now that I've ranted... You still haven't told us anything (ANYTHING) about your academic achievements, so how are we even supposed to hazard a guess at where you might be able to apply? Use you common sense.

[ken2]

(Original post by M1011)
Are you foreign? I'm trying to work out if you're coming across this way because of a language barrier or if you are just really rude. Try using the words 'please' or 'thanks' once in awhile. Others on this forum aren't here to serve you.

Now that I've ranted... You still haven't told us anything (ANYTHING) about your academic achievements, so how are we even supposed to hazard a guess at where you might be able to apply? Use you common sense.

Awrite matey I AM VERY SORRY IF YOU THOUGHT I WAS BEING INCONSIDERATE: hint hint you never know, i might be more of a gentleman than you think.

I'll have you know, that I do appreciate responses, If you thought...
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[monk_keys]

lol

[Brotherhood]

(Original post by ken2)
What if i decide to do my masters, will there be major exemptions with the ACA?
Will it be able to secure training with Deloittes?

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There's no such firm as Deloittes.

It honestly baffles me how many people get this wrong.