Cadetships 2013 thread (5 Viewers)

[EpikHigh]

Just out of interest which firms have you guys applied for?

Only UBS so far, probably gonna send in a lot more shortly, this weekend maybe I got assessments coming up so yeah (going to apply for KPMG, PwC, Moore Stephens, etc)

 

[Examine]

This is the exciting part, good luck to you all!!

Thanks. (Once I get my report back tomorrow I will start pumping out the applications hahah)

Only UBS so far, probably gonna send in a lot more shortly, this weekend maybe I got assessments coming up so yeah (going to apply for KPMG, PwC, Moore Stephens, etc)

Ahh ok. Currently I have applied for UBS, McBurney & Partners (the firm ilikecats recommended) and HLB Mann Judd (which is now closed).

 

[crazy_paki123]

once this week from hell is over at uni then ill start this weekend, probably apply for, KPMG, pwc, some mid tiers and EY when they open

 

[ilikecats]

Thanks. (Once I get my report back tomorrow I will start pumping out the applications hahah)



Ahh ok. Currently I have applied for UBS, McBurney & Partners (the firm ilikecats recommended) and HLB Mann Judd (which is now closed).

*high-5s*

 

[zaczaczac]

Anyone know which SHL practice tests I should take, before I take the online competency test for the UBS cadetship?

e.g. verbal reason and/or numerical reasoning and/or inductive reasoning and/or deductive reasoning and/or situational judgement test and/or quick cognitive test and/or motivation questionnaire and/or personality questionnaire etc?

 

[twinklegal19]

once this week from hell is over at uni then ill start this weekend, probably apply for, KPMG, pwc, some mid tiers and EY when they open

EY opens today

 

[Chronost]

Anyone know which SHL practice tests I should take, before I take the online competency test for the UBS cadetship?

e.g. verbal reason and/or numerical reasoning and/or inductive reasoning and/or deductive reasoning and/or situational judgement test and/or quick cognitive test and/or motivation questionnaire and/or personality questionnaire etc?

First 3 very likely, the rest aren't so used here(its a UK website)

 

[Jinks]

Not sure about UBS specifically but i'd say verbal/numerical reasoning are a must and maybe even the situational judgement test.

 

[Examine]

In the situation where you can't find the name of a HR manager when applying to an accounting firm, how would you start your cover letter? (e.g. Dear ......)

 

[seremify007]

In the situation where you can't find the name of a HR manager when applying to an accounting firm, how would you start your cover letter? (e.g. Dear ......)

Sir/Madam? Name of firm?

 

[ilikecats]

In the situation where you can't find the name of a HR manager when applying to an accounting firm, how would you start your cover letter? (e.g. Dear ......)

Start off like a normal letter

Human Resources Manager
XYZ Firm
Address etc

annndd then put:

Dear Sir or Madam,

 

[crazy_paki123]

does EY have cadetships for 1st years because i cant find it :/ only 3 day and 1 day programs

 

[crazy_paki123]

nd same thing for KPMG, me no find 1st year only yr 12s

 

[Examine]

If it helps iirc Lawler Partners only offers to 1st years

 

[Drifting95]

If it helps iirc Lawler Partners only offers to 1st years

Do many firms offer transactions services? From what i have heard E&Y and PwC isn't offering it.

 

[Examine]

Do many firms offer transactions services? From what i have heard E&Y and PwC isn't offering it.

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[seremify007]

Do many firms offer transactions services? From what i have heard E&Y and PwC isn't offering it.

It's a very specialised field typically targeted at people with more experience. Even graduate/internship roles are limited in these areas.

 

[Examine]

Hey current and past cadets from the Big 4. Generally what were/are your hours like? (I remember a lot of mid tier firms in the cadetship evening telling me that in the busy season the work hours at the Big 4 were really stretched).

 

[Trebla]

Hey current and past cadets from the Big 4. Generally what were/are your hours like? (I remember a lot of mid tier firms in the cadetship evening telling me that in the busy season the work hours at the Big 4 were really stretched).

I've been told this by many of my friends who work there (not sure about cadets specifically though but in general). Hours are around 8-9am starts and 7-8pm finishes for graduates/interns anyway. On really busy days, some of them have worked until midnight.

 

[crazy_paki123]

oh and the test in the PwC app is only a numeracy test right? or do i have to behaviouur and inducive tests too?