Best way to get an interview at a Big 4 out of a non-target school?

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Everyone at B4 is from non-target schools

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LinkedIn > lookup a Big 4> go to the people page > filter for your school > send messages asking for 15 minute chat > ask how they got to the B4 > end call asking about specific position you are looking at

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This! People are generally willing to help. I also recommend if there are any local target schools with events to see if they might let you join. We had a public university that we had as a target that would let some of the local schools and community college students go to the accounting events. A lot of times taking to the professionals directly can get you in better than talking to a recruiter. It shows you have initiative and you are actually interested in the firm instead of just going through the motions. The earlier you start the better because there are often summer events they want you to apply by February and then some areas are wrapping up recruiting now for interns this coming summer and the next summer!

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Go to recruiting events and get help with your resume from your university’s career center

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Spend a few years in industry and come in as an EH consultant/whatever the equivalent is at the others. Thats what ended up happening with me anyways coming from a school noones heard of. Theres a good chance you'd come in with a slightly higher comp than the homegrown as well.

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We have targets?

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Yeah, most mid-tier state schools

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