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Re: Ernst And Young Recruiting Graduate Trainees 2013 by akinola02: 8:27pm On Sep 02, 2013 |
Hey hey hey! Peeps. This thread is nt meant to miss-inform pple. Aba! it is unfair |
Re: Ernst And Young Recruiting Graduate Trainees 2013 by dodoa: 8:38pm On Sep 02, 2013 |
akinola02: Hey hey hey! Peeps. This thread is nt meant to miss-inform pple. Aba! it is unfair Yh its unfair!! Was wondering too,if its only one person dt wud get invite! 1 Like |
Re: Ernst And Young Recruiting Graduate Trainees 2013 by Nobody: 8:43pm On Sep 02, 2013 |
Am skeptical about that guys info even tho he may be speaking the truth anyway. Ernst n young can't send out interview invite today for tmw. The crowd was massive and of course they knoe pple travelled from far n wide to attend. They wud giv a day in btw at least. Let's be guided pls as some pples life depends on dis. All jokes shud be in the comedy section. I'd laff when I get dat job am lookin for |
Re: Ernst And Young Recruiting Graduate Trainees 2013 by oxygen25: 8:53pm On Sep 02, 2013 |
I think it is true jare, someone just told me that two of his friends got the invite On another note, I think everybody should forget about EY joor, they conducted close to three tests for only less than 50 available positions, please think about it, if they should invite just 10 from each batch (test), then the positions are almost filled, don't forget those that wrote before they conducted the general tests, meanwhile that is their style, check out last year test, they invited once and only few for the interview, so what are we saying? Nepotism and high cut-off mark will do justice to that, you get now......anyway, we can still hope, maybe we will get ours anytime soon, but am being realistic here. Jah bless our hustles. #sit down look and expectant mood activated# |
Re: Ernst And Young Recruiting Graduate Trainees 2013 by akinola02: 9:15pm On Sep 02, 2013 |
don cassey: @akinola, just seeing ur previous post. I no get blackberry oh @don cassey no problem jare. In fact I dey vex. See hw dis guy won give my peeps HBP |
Re: Ernst And Young Recruiting Graduate Trainees 2013 by ecolime(m): 9:26pm On Sep 02, 2013 |
shullygirl:Amen. Thanks a lot Ma |
Re: Ernst And Young Recruiting Graduate Trainees 2013 by ecolime(m): 9:32pm On Sep 02, 2013 |
akinola02: Hey hey hey! Peeps. This thread is nt meant to miss-inform pple. Aba! it is unfairDo I sound like a comedian? I did the test just the way you did yours. I'm just an applicant like you. Is it my fault that I was called up for their interview? Now I know the reason why people only come here to drop their emails for test materials and then keep shut afterwards. Check my post history on nairaland, I don't make silly posts to get people perturbed. |
Re: Ernst And Young Recruiting Graduate Trainees 2013 by akinola02: 9:32pm On Sep 02, 2013 |
oxygen25: I think it is true jare, someone just told me that two of his friends got the invite Trying to apply wisdom. The other batches was after they've marked the first test. So we can deduce dat they needed more hire to sample. As a matter of fact some will be dropped during the interview stage. So it does nt seem like dos dat got an interview invite are guaranteed an offer. Nope! Far frm it. If I didn't see any other post to corroborate dat info, I can't believe it. Like I said, will call a friend dat works with ey tomorrow to confirm frm the hr n will give u guys a reliable info |
Re: Ernst And Young Recruiting Graduate Trainees 2013 by drdams: 9:42pm On Sep 02, 2013 |
I once told u guys that we av many spectators and non conformist on NL.. U guys were so sure that d nxt batch of messages wud be for the succesful ones n were ready to devour and contradictory remarks. I wish u well o, bt dont throw all ur energy on 1 job... 1 Like |
Re: Ernst And Young Recruiting Graduate Trainees 2013 by oxygen25: 9:55pm On Sep 02, 2013 |
akinola02:Look at you! Please be wise and shine your eyes, and I can confirm the info, it is TRUE, two close persons just got their invites. I am not lying. |
Re: Ernst And Young Recruiting Graduate Trainees 2013 by Makaz1234(f): 11:07pm On Sep 02, 2013 |
10 Reasons Not to Go to Work for the Big Four YOU HAVE A JOB OFFER IN HAND FROM A BIG FOUR ACCOUNTING FIRM… …You can’t quite put your finger on why you have a sinking feeling as you open the official job offer you just received in the mail. You know you should be excited, but your gut tells you something different. How do you make the right decision? Here’s the deal: you’re scared about what your future will look like if you don’t take the offer. I know, I’ve been there. You know other people would have killed for the position, but it still feels wrong. The real issue here is that you know the job and company aren’t right for you, but you feel pressured to accept the offer anyways . You need a way to articulate the reasons why you don’t dig the place and you haven’t been able to come up with the solution. To get to the right answers, you need to understand why you don’t like the job beyond “it doesn’t feel right” so that you can explain yourself to others in a positive manner. HERE ARE TEN REASONS NOT TO GO TO WORK FOR THE BIG FOUR: 1. The hours. If you know anyone who has worked for the Big Four, then you know someone who has gone through periods of living in the office. The hours can be grueling at times, and as you move up the org chart it tends to get worse. If you don’t dig long hours, don’t put yourself in the position. 2. The work itself. The work at Big Four firms is highly analytical and occasionally monotonous. Checking boxes and retrieving documentation can only be interesting for so long. Make sure you understand what kind of work you will be performing before you take your offer. If it’s not what you’re looking for and it doesn’t build a skillset that allows you to make the impact in the world you envision, say no! 3. The travel. Depending on your role, it is quite possible that you’ll spend more nights in hotels than in your own bed. It’s not true for every role, but the travel can get old after a while – especially when you’re seeing the inside of office buildings instead of the local attractions. 4. Excel. Almost any job at the Big Four is going to require some serious Excel skillz. If you dread work in excel or you don’t want to be the resident whiz kid, this might not be the field for you. 5. The structure and defined upward mobility. While there are plenty of opportunities to move up within the firms, there is a well-defined structure for getting up the ladder. Some people are able to buck the system and move up faster than normal, but you can expect a pretty consistent experience: 1-3 years as a staffer, 2-3 years as a senior; 3-5 years as a manager; 5-7 years as a senior manager. And that’s to get to partner. Something about the defined time periods drives me nuts, but it might work better for you. 6. Your responsibilities. For many entry level roles, your work will be very defined. You will not be asked to use much creativity or get outside of your box very often. If you’re not cool with defined work flows, this might be a tough place to thrive. (Exception: some advisory services, including consulting.) 7. Your (lack of) desire to develop expertise in the field. Read: lack of passion, interest, or purpose. If you don’t have a passion for accounting or an interest in becoming an expert in the field, why would you waste valuable years of your life investing in that field? If you can’t connect the impact you’ll have through your work to your personal purpose, you can count on running into a lack of fulfillment. 8. Getting pigeon holed. One of the favorite lines of Big Four recruiters is that you can create any kind of career you want by moving between service lines, exploring different industries, etc. The reality is that this is much more difficult to do than they say at recruiting events. You run a real risk of getting pigeon holed into a specialty that doesn’t get you excited. Bummer. 9. Your values and strengths don’t align. Take a close look at your personal values and your natural strengths. Do your values align with those of the company and the people that work there? Will you get to use your natural strengths in your work everyday? If the answers are no, then you won’t be fulfilled. That’s true at the Big Four or anywhere else. 10. The lack of time to do what you want. The corollary to the long hours is the fact that you won’t have the time to do what you want or develop new hobbies. You’ll sacrifice time with friends, family, and doing what you love in favor or working long hours during busy season. The trade off is good pay, good experience, a prestigious name on your resume, and several other benefits. You’ll have to decide what is most important to you. 2 Likes |
Re: Ernst And Young Recruiting Graduate Trainees 2013 by Makaz1234(f): 11:10pm On Sep 02, 2013 |
10 Reasons to Go to Work for the Big Four YOU’RE ON THE CUSP OF ACCEPTING A GREAT JOB WITH A BIG FOUR ACCOUNTING FIRM. You have an offer in hand, and your whole family is proud. But you can’t quite put your finger on why you should accept the offer. What are the benefits of making the decision to say yes, you ask yourself. What does this mean for my future? You’re not sure what kind of lifestyle you’ll end up living. As you consider what to do, more questions come up than answers. The challenge is that you’re making one of the biggest decisions of your life and you can’t figure out why you want to say yes. You know that if you just had a list of the benefits in front of you, you could make a great decision. But the real problem lies in the fact that you don’t know if you should say yes. It feels good to get an offer, but you’re not sure if it’s right for you. I’ve got the solution for you, and by the time you get done reading you’ll know ten great benefits of going to work for the Big Four. 1. The name. If you ever decide to leave the firm (and statistics tell us you will), you will have a prestigious name on your resume. It will vouch for your credibility and ability in a way that is difficult to measure. 2. The pay. Of jobs available to college grads and young professionals, the Big Four pay exceptionally well. There are always higher paying jobs to be found, but you can rest assured that you will be paid well and live a comfortable financial lifestyle as a result. (Always subject to your spending habits.) 3. The mentors. If there is one thing I found at each of the Big Four firms I interacted with, it was great mentors. In just nine months at the firm I worked for I developed direct mentoring relationships with three partners, several senior managers, and managers galore. If you’re looking for people with great business experience, you can find them everywhere in the Big Four. 4. The experience. Yup, the hours are long, but they add up to an incredible set of experiences that vouch for your ability to perform and tackle big projects. You will develop immense business acumen if you put your mind to it, and little can substitutes for the raw experience offered by the firms. 5. Certification. If you’re in the running for any kind of professional certification and need real-world experience to make the cert official, this is a great place to bide your time. You might even end up with a career out of the deal. 6. The training. The Big Four still invest heavily in their employees from a training perspective. They also offer countless hours of online training on everything from negotiating to audit principles. If there’s one thing I miss, it’s access to great training materials (even if they didn’t always apply to my job . Take advantage! 7. The other young people. The nature of the beast means there is a constant crop of young people entering the Big Four firms. You will constantly be surrounded by a group of peers that you can relate to and build a career with. Be sure to surround yourself with the movers and shakers for an extra boost in morale. 8. Build up savings. If you want to quickly build up your savings and get on the path to a healthy 401k account, the Big Four are great places to make it happen. Live off of half your salary (not difficult) and sock the rest away. When you’re ready to make a passionate career move or start your own business, you’ll be glad you got a head start. 9. Make your parents happy. Let’s be honest. If you want to impress your relatives and make them proud, just tell them you got a job at a Big Four firm. Like it or not, the name carries weight, even during the holidays. 10. Upward mobility. If you’re dedicated to building a career in public accounting or business advisory services, it can certainly be done at the Big Four. For high performers and ambitious professionals, there is always a chance to move up or take on more responsibility. 3 Likes |
Re: Ernst And Young Recruiting Graduate Trainees 2013 by Nobody: 12:00am On Sep 03, 2013 |
ecolime: I've been invited for an interview.Congratulations, ecolime! 1 Like |
Re: Ernst And Young Recruiting Graduate Trainees 2013 by oggy89: 9:00am On Sep 03, 2013 |
@ecolime..pls wat time is the interview and venue. |
Re: Ernst And Young Recruiting Graduate Trainees 2013 by gathanson(f): 9:16am On Sep 03, 2013 |
How come nobody else has been invited for interview on nairaland. |
Re: Ernst And Young Recruiting Graduate Trainees 2013 by Layiwoo(m): 11:12am On Sep 03, 2013 |
oggy89: @ecolime..pls wat time is the interview and venue.U wan gate crash 1 Like |
Re: Ernst And Young Recruiting Graduate Trainees 2013 by oggy89: 1:03pm On Sep 03, 2013 |
just want to have an idea of the time n venue of the interview. |
Re: Ernst And Young Recruiting Graduate Trainees 2013 by ecolime(m): 3:29pm On Sep 03, 2013 |
oggy89: @ecolime..pls wat time is the interview and venue.Mine was 2pm... 2A Bayo kuku road, Ikoyi. |
Re: Ernst And Young Recruiting Graduate Trainees 2013 by ecolime(m): 3:30pm On Sep 03, 2013 |
Layiwoo:Person no fit gatecrash am oo. Dem get info of everybody. |
Re: Ernst And Young Recruiting Graduate Trainees 2013 by Nobody: 3:45pm On Sep 03, 2013 |
Hello house, I've also just been invited for an interview. 1. I'm not lying. 2. I studied Zoology. 3. I gatecrashed. Guess they're calling in batches afterall. 2 Likes |
Re: Ernst And Young Recruiting Graduate Trainees 2013 by akinola02: 3:52pm On Sep 03, 2013 |
I can tell categorically dt ey has started calling 4 interview. @ ecolime my apologies. I ws skeptical because it ws very unusual. Traditionally, dos dt passed get mails same time, thou in batches. Ey is d firm I knw so well. No nepotism. Recruitment is based on merit. I calld a friend as promised to corroborate the info n ws told it s true. Pls note: it will be in batches. @ ecolime congrats bro. Wish u success in ur interview |
Re: Ernst And Young Recruiting Graduate Trainees 2013 by Nobody: 4:06pm On Sep 03, 2013 |
ecolime: How was your interview bro? |
Re: Ernst And Young Recruiting Graduate Trainees 2013 by Ornaments(f): 4:06pm On Sep 03, 2013 |
pls those that have gotten the invite, what and what did they ask you? |
Re: Ernst And Young Recruiting Graduate Trainees 2013 by oggy89: 4:17pm On Sep 03, 2013 |
Yes..pls wat questions did they ask u all? |
Re: Ernst And Young Recruiting Graduate Trainees 2013 by Nobody: 4:45pm On Sep 03, 2013 |
Ornaments': Don't you mean those that have gone for the interview? |
Re: Ernst And Young Recruiting Graduate Trainees 2013 by ecolime(m): 4:48pm On Sep 03, 2013 |
@Akinola: No probs boss. I'm good with you. @Everyone: Apart from the first question which was "describe yourself". The rest of the questions were strictly on my CV. Just be able to defend what you wrote on your CV. Also, be able to relate how your course of study makes you fit into their organisation. |
Re: Ernst And Young Recruiting Graduate Trainees 2013 by UgooJosh: 4:55pm On Sep 03, 2013 |
ecolime: @Akinola: No probs boss. I'm good with you.GOD BLESS YOU Bro... Pls hw many of you were there for today's interview? When exactly did you do your own test? |
Re: Ernst And Young Recruiting Graduate Trainees 2013 by dabiko(m): 5:08pm On Sep 03, 2013 |
dolapobello1: Hello house, I've also just been invited for an interview.Please when exactly is the interview?Because am yet to get any invite... |
Re: Ernst And Young Recruiting Graduate Trainees 2013 by Nobody: 5:12pm On Sep 03, 2013 |
ecolime: @Akinola: No probs boss. I'm good with you. Your a great man bro. A philosopher once said "they wud first of all doubt u, den come back to u for help" lol. Bros abeg I wan ask u. Hope they don't ask u soo much about the course u read? Like technical stuff coz the last big 4 interview I went for, they drilled me seriously on Accounting |
Re: Ernst And Young Recruiting Graduate Trainees 2013 by ecolime(m): 5:30pm On Sep 03, 2013 |
Ugoo-Josh:We were 7. However, some other new guys were entering on my way out. |
Re: Ernst And Young Recruiting Graduate Trainees 2013 by ecolime(m): 5:33pm On Sep 03, 2013 |
michaeled45:Thanks bro. I studied engineering. No technical questions at all. They just wanted to know why an engr. graduate would want to build his career in an Accounting firm. 2 Likes |
Re: Ernst And Young Recruiting Graduate Trainees 2013 by Nobody: 5:36pm On Sep 03, 2013 |
dolapobello1: Hello house, I've also just been invited for an interview. Congrats. Am next |
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