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Milkround Offers 2013/2014

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    #122
    AtticusFinch86
    Registered Users Posts: 358 ✭✭AtticusFinch86


    Accounting13 wrote: »
    I submitted mine a couple of days ago, so maybe they reviewed my application fairly quick!

    I applied for Audit. The International and Domestic Business Group, to be specific.

    Just under 400 points in LC but had a legitimate exceptional circumstance that arose during same year which affected my studying, hence my LC results.

    Have achieved upper 2.1, 1.1 and 1.1 in first, second and third year of my degree though.

    It's not all about results though! Personality plays a key role, in my opinion.

    You're right to an extent I think, but only beyond a certain threshold. If someone's coming in with a weak LC (sub 350 region) and only 2.1, I'd say that will weigh in heavily in deciding whether or not to offer an interview. Beyond that point, yeah I'd say strong answers to the questions are the key.


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    #123
    MLC61
    Registered Users Posts: 287 ✭✭MLC61


    Accounting13 wrote: »
    I submitted mine a couple of days ago, so maybe they reviewed my application fairly quick!

    I applied for Audit. The International and Domestic Business Group, to be specific.

    Just under 400 points in LC but had a legitimate exceptional circumstance that arose during same year which affected my studying, hence my LC results.

    Have achieved upper 2.1, 1.1 and 1.1 in first, second and third year of my degree though.

    It's not all about results though! Personality plays a key role, in my opinion.
    Congratulations.
    What course are you studying?


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    #124
    April O Neill
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,305 ✭✭✭April O Neill


    Don't PWC check references before offering interviews? Well, they ask if they can take up the reference you give immediately.


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    #125
    AdamD
    Registered Users Posts: 12,382 ✭✭✭✭AdamD


    Are people being offered interviews in Dublin offices or elsewhere?


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    #126
    April O Neill
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,305 ✭✭✭April O Neill


    AdamD wrote: »
    Are people being offered interviews in Dublin offices or elsewhere?

    My KPMG one is for Dublin.


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    #127
    April O Neill
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,305 ✭✭✭April O Neill


    Cian92 wrote: »
    I've already signed on the dotted line with one of the other big 4

    Shut up, you. :P:pac:

    I'm going to watch out for a drunk guy at the presentation... :pac:


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    #128
    cat_xx
    Registered Users Posts: 255 ✭✭cat_xx


    April O Neill wrote: »
    Don't PWC check references before offering interviews? Well, they ask if they can take up the reference you give immediately.

    I hope not!


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    #129
    scheister
    Registered Users Posts: 1,299 ✭✭✭scheister


    forgot the closing date for the Top 4 was yesterday so only managed to get PWC in. But have interview for E&Y for a non grad role so hopefully something comes out of that if not might ask to be consider for a grad role


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    #130
    April O Neill
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,305 ✭✭✭April O Neill


    cat_xx wrote: »
    I hope not!

    Well, they ask if they can, but I doubt they'd go checking the references of all the potential interviewees. Very time-consuming!


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    #131
    April O Neill
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,305 ✭✭✭April O Neill


    scheister wrote: »
    forgot the closing date for the Top 4 was yesterday so only managed to get PWC in. But have interview for E&Y for a non grad role so hopefully something comes out of that if not might ask to be consider for a grad role

    More positions will likely open up later in the year.


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    #132
    cat_xx
    Registered Users Posts: 255 ✭✭cat_xx


    April O Neill wrote: »
    Well, they ask if they can, but I doubt they'd go checking the references of all the potential interviewees. Very time-consuming!

    I had completely forgot to send my referees an email to update them. Did that this evening though so hope no one got a call! Really hope I hear something tomorrow. This waiting game is no fun!


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    #133
    AdamD
    Registered Users Posts: 12,382 ✭✭✭✭AdamD


    Got an email from KPMG just now, assessment day in 2 weeks time.

    They have me down for Audit, which was my second choice which is slightly disappointing but at least they are actually considering me for it. I was worried that I'd miss out on consulting and not be considered for Audit.


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    #134
    cat_xx
    Registered Users Posts: 255 ✭✭cat_xx


    AdamD wrote: »
    Got an email from KPMG just now, assessment day in 2 weeks time.

    They have me down for Audit, which was my second choice which is slightly disappointing but at least they are actually considering me for it. I was worried that I'd miss out on consulting and not be considered for Audit.

    Well done!


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    #135
    April O Neill
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,305 ✭✭✭April O Neill


    AdamD wrote: »
    Got an email from KPMG just now, assessment day in 2 weeks time.

    They have me down for Audit, which was my second choice which is slightly disappointing but at least they are actually considering me for it. I was worried that I'd miss out on consulting and not be considered for Audit.

    'Grats!

    Isn't consulting the most competitive service line?


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    #136
    acastudent
    Registered Users Posts: 140 ✭✭acastudent


    cat_xx wrote: »
    I had completely forgot to send my referees an email to update them. Did that this evening though so hope no one got a call! Really hope I hear something tomorrow. This waiting game is no fun!

    They will only contact your referees if you will be offered a training contract . Well that was in my case anyway so I presume it's the same this year as well


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    #137
    April O Neill
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,305 ✭✭✭April O Neill


    acastudent wrote: »
    They will only contact your referees if you will be offered a training contract . Well that was in my case anyway so I presume it's the same this year as well

    Yeah, sorry cat, I fear I've freaked you out!

    They ask if they can take up references straight away, but I doubt they would in reality.


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    #138
    AdamD
    Registered Users Posts: 12,382 ✭✭✭✭AdamD


    April O Neill wrote: »
    'Grats!

    Isn't consulting the most competitive service line?
    Thanks!

    Yeah I believe so, way less positions going.


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    #139
    TG860
    Registered Users Posts: 132 ✭✭TG860


    cat_xx wrote: »
    Nothing yet either! What department did you apply for? I heard that they call audit for interviews first!

    I got interviews with KPMG and PwC so far.
    I applied for audit in both, got the email about it yesterday!


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    #140
    jus_tin4
    Registered Users Posts: 432 ✭✭jus_tin4


    Congrats to anyone with interviews! When would you say that the offers will finish up? Just wondering if I could still hear something back? Anyone hear anything from mazars? I heard it was usually 3-5 days after the application


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    #141
    cat_xx
    Registered Users Posts: 255 ✭✭cat_xx


    jus_tin4 wrote: »
    Congrats to anyone with interviews! When would you say that the offers will finish up? Just wondering if I could still hear something back? Anyone hear anything from mazars? I heard it was usually 3-5 days after the application

    No haven't heard anything from them!


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    #142
    April O Neill
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,305 ✭✭✭April O Neill


    jus_tin4 wrote: »
    Congrats to anyone with interviews! When would you say that the offers will finish up? Just wondering if I could still hear something back? Anyone hear anything from mazars? I heard it was usually 3-5 days after the application

    I'd say the offers won't be over for another few days yet, they only closed yesterday. Relax!


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    #143
    Trainme
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭Trainme


    :rolleyes: no word from Mazars yet.. it'll be grand lads:cool:


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    #144
    Trainme
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭Trainme


    P.s is anyone else not overly bothered about getting contracts with big 4.. Grant thornton is where I want to be!!


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    #145
    April O Neill
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,305 ✭✭✭April O Neill


    Trainme wrote: »
    P.s is anyone else not overly bothered about getting contracts with big 4.. Grant thornton is where I want to be!!

    There's one big 4 I'd love to get into, and one mid-tier firm. We shall see. ;)


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    #146
    jubella
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,528 ✭✭✭jubella


    Trainme wrote: »
    P.s is anyone else not overly bothered about getting contracts with big 4.. Grant thornton is where I want to be!!

    Have an offer from a big4 firm already but applied for Grant Thornton and keeping fingers crossed for that!


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    #147
    Minji
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭Minji


    Hi everyone,
    Who are going to the KPMG assessment day on Nov 4th? AdamD, you are, aren't you?
    How everyone is preparing for this?
    I got KPMG n Delloite, but I haven't heard anything from PwC.
    By the way, does EY Dublin has aptitude test? I apply for EY Belfast and did aptitude test yesterday, but again, I have heard back anything.


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    #148
    April O Neill
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,305 ✭✭✭April O Neill


    Do they contact people in groups, like audit first, tax second, assurance third type thing? That's just an example not wondering if that's the order, just wondering if that's how they do it?


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    #149
    cat_xx
    Registered Users Posts: 255 ✭✭cat_xx


    April O Neill wrote: »
    Do they contact people in groups, like audit first, tax second, assurance third type thing? That's just an example not wondering if that's the order, just wondering if that's how they do it?

    Yes I think that's how it goes. Judging from last years milkround thread anyway.


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    #150
    Gandalph
    Registered Users Posts: 1,792 ✭✭✭Gandalph


    Anyone apply to corporate finance in any of the top 4?


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    #151
    April O Neill
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,305 ✭✭✭April O Neill


    Gah! Hoped I'd hear from others before the week was out. Boo-urns.


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