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2H1 Minimum - Big 4

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  • 16-10-2012 4:40pm
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    Biscan05
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭


    Hey I have an offer (through an intership) with one of the big four but its on the condition I achive a 2H1 in my fianl year exams.

    Just wondering how strict they are with this? And say if you are a percent or 2 off it would they leave you off?

    Thanks


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    masoodsarwar
    Registered Users Posts: 152 ✭✭masoodsarwar


    Biscan05 wrote: »
    Hey I have an offer (through an intership) with one of the big four but its on the condition I achive a 2H1 in my fianl year exams.

    Just wondering how strict they are with this? And say if you are a percent or 2 off it would they leave you off?

    Thanks

    well. I will say Big 4 are kinda strict about this but then it will come down to case to case basis. there is no rule of thumb.

    One lad in my master class had a job offer form PWC on the condition that he achieves 2:1. He was just 1% short and they cancelled his contract.

    but this is just one example. You might get away with that.


    Best thing is ring HR and ask them. cuz one way or the other you have to tell them or they will know. Earlier you know, better it is.


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    Rin12
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭Rin12


    Any other instances of this people know of?

    Seems a bit of a bummer to get the job, and then lose it just before the summer!


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    RMD
    Registered Users Posts: 2,662 ✭✭✭RMD


    Rin12 wrote: »
    Any other instances of this people know of?

    Seems a bit of a bummer to get the job, and then lose it just before the summer!

    You haven't got the job, you've got a conditional offer of a job assuming you meet all necessary criteria which was clearly explained. A 2.1 isn't honestly that hard, it just takes work. OP unless you have extenuating circumstances I highly doubt they'll make an exception as honestly it just comes across as lazy. You know what you need to get to ensure you get the job and if you don't work hard enough to get it then it just sets a bad impression.


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    headhoncho1
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 13 ✭headhoncho1


    masoodsarwar wrote: »
    well. I will say Big 4 are kinda strict about this but then it will come down to case to case basis. there is no rule of thumb.

    One lad in my master class had a job offer form PWC on the condition that he achieves 2:1. He was just 1% short and they cancelled his contract.

    but this is just one example. You might get away with that.


    Best thing is ring HR and ask them. cuz one way or the other you have to tell them or they will know. Earlier you know, better it is.

    He had to get a 2.1 in his masters, or a 2.1 to get his masters? If it's the former - ouch!


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