Any tips or tricks on how to get interviewed by Big 4 — such as any keywords that I need to include in my resume? What should I do to increase my chance to work for one of Big 4s?

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Ask people here to refer you. EY now offers a referral fee for entry level lol

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Do you really want to work at the Big4 after seeing the nonstop complaining about it on this bowl? 😭

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Hahahaha this is exactly what other people asked me, too!! 🤣 though I’m enjoying my slow, predictable life, I think with big 4 experience, it will be much easier to move to other companies in the future ☹️

Don’t.

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Willing to work 12-16 hours daily for the first three months of the year, as well as 8-12 hours the rest of the year, with an occasional weekend off might increase your odds. I’m just basing it on my workload the last two years lol

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This doesn’t include enterprise risk /IA I suppose

Know a few numbers. Can read gud. Can do what told.

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