First Interview - E&Y and PWC
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First Interview - E&Y and PWCI've got my first graduate interviews coming up for audit at both E&Y and PWC next week. E&Y will be a face to face interview, whilst PWC is going to be via telephone.
I just wondered whether the interviews are going to be the same and what sorts of topics they'll cover. This is my first accountancy graduate interview, so I'm quite nervous.
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Re: First Interview - E&Y and PWCSo it will just be an hour interview, with the interviewer reading from a list of questions?(Original post by monk_keys)
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Re: First Interview - E&Y and PWCIt's not literally a list. Their questions depend on your answers and your CV.(Original post by james303)
So it will just be an hour interview, with the interviewer reading from a list of questions? -
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Re: First Interview - E&Y and PWCIf you haven't heard back within an hour you won't have got the job.(Original post by james303)
Does anyone know roughly how long it takes after the PWC interview for them to respond?
I had mine last week and I've still not heard back
How long is a piece of string? It's all variable. There's no set time. You'll know when you know, just be patient. -
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Re: First Interview - E&Y and PWCLol read the second half of his message(Original post by Samtheman1)
This is just plain wrong. Took me over a week.
I miss the job chase, doing telephone interviews and waiting eagerly to see if I made it to an assessment centre. Looking back, those were exciting times! -
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Re: First Interview - E&Y and PWCWhat is wrong with you?(Original post by M1011)
Lol read the second half of his message
I miss the job chase, doing telephone interviews and waiting eagerly to see if I made it to an assessment centre. Looking back, those were exciting times! -
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Re: First Interview - E&Y and PWCLol, might as well enjoy it, probably the best part of a job is getting the offer.(Original post by Regent)
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Re: First Interview - E&Y and PWCGetting the offer is great. I was on a bus when I got the phone call. First thing I did was phone my mom shouting down the phone. Bus was packed, but I didn't care.(Original post by ebam_uk)
Lol, might as well enjoy it, probably the best part of a job is getting the offer.
The daily struggle with rejection after rejection, constantly having to pick myself up and try again, is something else entirely. Suffering is character building. Doesn't make it enjoyable though. -
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Re: First Interview - E&Y and PWCYeah,I have had loads of rejections, like how many did you apply for approximately? I guess those that get the 1st job app they do can't appreciate the rejections...(Original post by Regent)
Getting the offer is great. I was on a bus when I got the phone call. First thing I did was phone my mom shouting down the phone. Bus was packed, but I didn't care.
The daily struggle with rejection after rejection, constantly having to pick myself up and try again, is something else entirely. Suffering is character building. Doesn't make it enjoyable though. -
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Re: First Interview - E&Y and PWCDon't you get a thrill every time your phone rings though when you're job hunting? The worst thing (I use worst loosely) is when you land two jobs and you don't know which to pick(Original post by Regent)
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Re: First Interview - E&Y and PWCIt's thrilling when it's a job offer, heart-breaking when it's something you've worked hard for and been rejected yet again. Last year I spent a good hour applying to UBS and was rejected within 10 minutes. I was also rejected by IG Group for being late to my final interview due to some **** jumping in front of a train before mine. Can't say I found those moments enjoyable tbh.(Original post by M1011)
Don't you get a thrill every time your phone rings though when you're job hunting? The worst thing (I use worst loosely) is when you land two jobs and you don't know which to pick
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Re: First Interview - E&Y and PWCA good hour? I applied for one job and nailed it but must have spent 20+ hours on the app and interview prep.(Original post by Tokyoround)
It's thrilling when it's a job offer, heart-breaking when it's something you've worked hard for and been rejected yet again. Last year I spent a good hour applying to UBS and was rejected within 10 minutes. I was also rejected by IG Group for being late to my final interview due to some **** jumping in front of a train before mine. Can't say I found those moments enjoyable tbh.
