EY or Grant Thornton graduate offer
I have just received a graduate offer from both EY and Grant Thornton for tax. I am so torn between who to choose. The GT job is in Cambridge but they have been so good throughout the whole process, super supportive and stuff. The EY job is London which I would way rather but they have taken so long to get back to me with an offer and I feel like I would just be a number at EY, whereas Grant Thornton feels a lot more personal and just a nicer company to work for. But then EY would look amazing on the CV. Does anyone have any advice?
Original post by soy00__
Heyyy!! Congrats for getting the offer for both !
Can I just briefly ask what type of interview questions popped up in the final one for GT.
I have one soon and if I get rejected at this stage I'll be so sad 😭😭
Can I just briefly ask what type of interview questions popped up in the final one for GT.
I have one soon and if I get rejected at this stage I'll be so sad 😭😭
My interview was super chill! Really friendly interviewers and was just a conversation tbh. Make sure you know why you want the role, find out info about the company (read their website) and do some research into the qualifications (if you will be doing any). Brush up on any example situations where you can demonstrate how you have used certain skills (e.g. time management and communication etc). But was overall a really nice interview so I wouldn’t worry!
Original post by tashkara
My interview was super chill! Really friendly interviewers and was just a conversation tbh. Make sure you know why you want the role, find out info about the company (read their website) and do some research into the qualifications (if you will be doing any). Brush up on any example situations where you can demonstrate how you have used certain skills (e.g. time management and communication etc). But was overall a really nice interview so I wouldn’t worry!
Omgg thanks so much !!
Its really really helpful ☺️
Thank u !!
hello! im wondering how soon did you receive your grant thornton offer after interview ? just a bit nervous lol
Original post by scooberdiver
hello! im wondering how soon did you receive your grant thornton offer after interview ? just a bit nervous lol
The day after but I’m sure it depends on your role and office!
Original post by tashkara
I have just received a graduate offer from both EY and Grant Thornton for tax. I am so torn between who to choose. The GT job is in Cambridge but they have been so good throughout the whole process, super supportive and stuff. The EY job is London which I would way rather but they have taken so long to get back to me with an offer and I feel like I would just be a number at EY, whereas Grant Thornton feels a lot more personal and just a nicer company to work for. But then EY would look amazing on the CV. Does anyone have any advice?
Considering they are both quite reputable I would choose whichever has better pay and/or progression. Do you mind sharing how much both companies are offering salary-wise? I've applied for tech related roles for both companies and will be doing my final stage soon, so any insight would be great. I'm guessing the pay is the same for all roles.
Original post by throwawayrandy24
Considering they are both quite reputable I would choose whichever has better pay and/or progression. Do you mind sharing how much both companies are offering salary-wise? I've applied for tech related roles for both companies and will be doing my final stage soon, so any insight would be great. I'm guessing the pay is the same for all roles.
Thanks, I’m actually not sure how the progression is at EY. Feel like it would be harder due to so many graduates but is something I should ask them.
GT salary pretty much matches EY but EY have better holiday and fewer contracted hours (although I feel like there’s an expectation at EY to go way over anyway), 37.5 vs 35 hrs /week
no doubt about it , go for EY. Training in a big 4 will set you up for life - employers look for people who have been employed by the big 4 - I started my training in Deloitte and I used to get messages from recruiters all the time even when I was still in the process of my exams. Yes you will just be a number to them but if you work hard for a few years your future self will thank you
Original post by kymran
no doubt about it , go for EY. Training in a big 4 will set you up for life - employers look for people who have been employed by the big 4 - I started my training in Deloitte and I used to get messages from recruiters all the time even when I was still in the process of my exams. Yes you will just be a number to them but if you work hard for a few years your future self will thank you
You can DM if you have any questions about working in a big 4
I have an offer from a big 4 for a tax summer internship, which I assume will convert into the grad scheme. I also have another offer from a global consulting firm in their tax team which is quite small of around 60 people in London - it also converts into the grad scheme in tax where they take 3 people per year. I cannot decide which one to go for. Any advice?
Original post by prashilm599
I have an offer from a big 4 for a tax summer internship, which I assume will convert into the grad scheme. I also have another offer from a global consulting firm in their tax team which is quite small of around 60 people in London - it also converts into the grad scheme in tax where they take 3 people per year. I cannot decide which one to go for. Any advice?
Congrats on the offers! There are pros and cons to both. You just have to weigh up what’s more important to you. At a smaller firm you’ll likely get more responsibility earlier on, but training at a big 4 is sought after later on in your career. Have a look at the company cultures and where you think you’d fit in better. Maybe try and talk to associates already there. At the end of the day you’re only committing for the summer so I’d go with the big 4, leave if you don’t like it and later apply for grad jobs elsewhere with a big 4 on your cv. Unless you feel really drawn to the smaller firm and feel like you’d fit in well and like to stay there in the long run
Original post by tashkara
I have just received a graduate offer from both EY and Grant Thornton for tax. I am so torn between who to choose. The GT job is in Cambridge but they have been so good throughout the whole process, super supportive and stuff. The EY job is London which I would way rather but they have taken so long to get back to me with an offer and I feel like I would just be a number at EY, whereas Grant Thornton feels a lot more personal and just a nicer company to work for. But then EY would look amazing on the CV. Does anyone have any advice?
damn ive done 80 apps got nothing an people are out here with two offers
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