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Agenda . What are we looking for? – Lauren Which division should I apply to? - Lauren The assessment process – Katie How to apply & programs on offer – Marcia Helpful hints & tips – Christine Panel Networking. What are we looking for?. Lauren Humphreys PricewaterhouseCoopers.

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  1. Agenda What are we looking for? –LaurenWhich division should I apply to? - Lauren The assessment process – KatieHow to apply & programs on offer – MarciaHelpful hints & tips – ChristinePanelNetworking

  2. What are we looking for? Lauren Humphreys PricewaterhouseCoopers

  3. What are we looking for? • Demonstrated knowledge & interest in role & the firm • Work experience • Organisational agility • Personal drive & motivation • Overall quality & effort of application • Sound academic results • Extra-curricular activities • Leadership potential & professionalism

  4. Which division should I apply to? • What are your work values? • What are your career goals? • What are your interests? • What are your skills? • Make sure you research • Be flexible in your choice

  5. Where could I apply to? • Tax (Corporate Tax, Specialist/indirect Taxes) • Middle Market/Private Client Services • Audit (external or internal audit) • Advisory (Transactions, Consulting or Insolvency) • Make sure you check each firm’s careers site for specific service names and technical areas…

  6. The assessment process Katie Sangster - Deloitte

  7. Typical assessment approach On line Application & Testing Group assessment centre Interview Decision & offer n.b. each firm has a slightly different approach so please refer to the website for more information

  8. On-line applications • Be sure of what position & what firm you are applying to • Provide a summary of your key skills & qualifications • Explain why you have chosen the firm & position • Spell & grammar check your application • Make sure your application is complete

  9. Assessment centres • Designed to assess particular competencies • Group discussions & presentations around a business problem or idea • There can be some degree of controversy in the topic • Group size usually between 4-6 people

  10. Interviews • Introductions • Discussions around qualifications and work experience • Competency based questions • Assess motivation and cultural fit • Involve more detail on the position and company • Opportunity to ask questions

  11. Our programs & how to apply (dates, deadlines etc) Marcia Watters KPMG

  12. Programs on offer Graduate program • Final year students • Must be ready to start work in 2010 • Open to students from all degree disciplines Vacation program • Open to penultimate year students • Vacation placements between Nov 2009 & Feb 2010 • Open to students from all degree disciplines

  13. Dates to remember On-line applications are now open for Graduate and Vacationer positions! Dates Some firms have closing dates, others don’t; lodge your application ASAP so you don’t miss out! Decision deadlines Generally 2 weeks - flexible if you are going through the recruitment process with another firm

  14. Marcia Watters Office: (07) 3233 9329 www.kpmg.com.au mwatters1@kpmg.com.au Lauren Humphreys Office: (07) 3257 8819 www.pwc.com/au/careers lauren.humphreys@au.pwc.com Big 4 Campus Recruitment contacts & career websites Katie Sangster/ Annelise Moloney Office: (07) 3308 7014/ (07) 3308 7111 www.graduates.deloitte.com.au ksangster@deloitte.com.au amoloney@deloitte.com.au Veronika Teske Office: (07) 3308 7266 www.ey.com/au/careers Veronika.teske@au.ey.com

  15. Helpful hints Christine Garden Ernst & Young

  16. Networking and business etiquette tips “developing and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships” What is Networking?

  17. Common barriers to successful networking • A reluctance to talk to strangers • Lack of a formal introduction • Fear of being seen as pushy • Thinking that other people may not like you • Having your intentions misunderstood

  18. Networking tips… • Be prepared before any networking event • Work the room • Act as a catalyst - help others to socialise • Shake hands confidently • Master the art of holding food, drink and shaking hands • Remember names • Include a relevant detail about yourself • Smile!

  19. Introducing our Big 4 panel…

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