Big 4 Recruitment & Application Tips (KPMG, Deloitte, EY, PwC) / how to ACTUALLY get a big 4 job

I’ve collated the recruitment/application tips that helped me to LAND a job at the Big 4. A video like this for prospective Big 4 job applicants in the UK would've been so helpful when I was applying, so it's only right to share these with you guys.

00:00 - 1:00 LinkedIn research
1:00 - 3:21 Numerical & logical tests
3:21 - 4:32 Competencies & experience
4:32 - 5:50 Applying early
5:50 - 7:08 Rejections
7:08 - 8:24 Assessment centres
8:24 - 11:03 Your CV
11:03 - 11:51 Application tactics
11:51 - 12:50 Final interview tips

Let me know if there's anything else you'd like addressed or if you have any more questions about the application processes. I've done almost all of it - most of my applications were between 2016 - 2018.

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I'm Devamsha and I'm currently a Big 4 grad working in Scotland, UK. I hope to help people find their way through post-grad life by sharing my own experiences navigating this world through career advice, self-development, personal finance and lifestyle videos. I try not to take life too seriously but i also take life way too seriously. Thanks for watching!!

[Devamsha]

UPDATE: My competency bible is now on google docs for you guys. Check the video description to access it. Thanks and good luck!

[connection]

I got rejected from KPMG, PwC and EY (Deloitte didn't even call me) after I graduated. Even though I was very sad at the time, from this perspective, they did us all a favour. Now I work at a completely different field and it's great. So if they reject you, don't feel depressed for a minute! :)

[mauricioalejandro]

Guys, the big 4 isn’t the end-all be-all. There are plenty of ways to excel within your accounting career without needing that.

[leaford]

I got the job for PwC! Thank you so much for this so helpful

[fari]

Thanks for the tips! Your competency bible is a godsend 💪🏽

[sumbulahsan]

You are a gem! I am currently trying to manage the final year workload and preparing for the psychometric tests as I've one of big 4's interview lined up in literally 4 days time. I am freaking out but you gave me the courage to face rejection lol Thank you, you've earned a subscriber! Love from New Zealand!

[cindyle]

Thank you for sharing the competency bible! Have my second interview this Friday :)

[emzrahman]

Your document on competency questions is incredible. I can see you put so much effort into it. Honestly, thank you so much for this. Applying to a role in the big 4 and got to the Job Simulation stage. Any tips would be great thank you!

[beautywithinsherry]

Thank you for your competency Bible it is very thorough!!

[sones]

OMG Thank you so much Devamsha! With your help I landed a job at PwC!! All thanks to you!! Really appreciate your videos :)

[icecoldwaseem]

Wow I just realized how lucky I am. I went to a job fare and left my CV in a big 4, the same day I got a call for an assessment plus interview for the following day and the day after that I got the job. 3 days process

[luciep]

Thank you so much for that document, it’s such a helpful resource!

[Myiiii]

the document is a lifesaver im going to print it and scan thru it and highlight/fill in key thinga! its so helpful because im ALSO applying in audit. thank you so much God bless you

[mxmoore]

Found this video super useful and motivational during my application process (especially about the rejections omg) and after many, many, MANY attempts I finally got my Big 4 offer. Thank you!!

[katya]

Your videos are really helpful and that Google doc is king

[hoxtonmartinson]

It's good to see your episode, Devamsha, I am also going to the UK for my graduate study and it probably my last last period of time to find interns to fill up my CV before I apply for Big 4 auditing full-time.

[JessY_]

thanks for the helpful tips and will apply to my grad job process currently! this video was awesome :)

[naymatarik]

Thanks so much for sharing your worthwhile experiences. It seems so insightful and is helping me to gain some courage before applying to the Big 4 firms. I really hope to get into one of their graduate programs.

[elevenelevenn]

I’ve watched so many videos about getting grad jobs and this is the BEST. You are so honest, and actually provide non generic advice based on your own experience

The best videos are from the ones who had to work hard to get a grad job... I think it makes you more willing to help others if you know yourself how hard it is (I myself had millions of rejections before I started seeing progress)

[cassandracoronel]

this is super helpful! thank you so much!