Interview Help: I'm an audior working through my first year as a senior at a regional firm, really wanting to get into the big 4 after busy season. Can anyone tell me what the interview process looks like for a senior, how many interviews and who will I talking to, a recruiter, manager, senior manager, partner? How many interviews? Are they all done virtually and are there any assessments I'll have to do? I have heard some firms do tests, can anyone help me?

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If you just started as a senior at a regional firm and in your first year, they will hire you as an experienced associate with a promise to promote during the next cycle. Just be aware there is little chance that you will actually come in as a senior

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For me, HR> Manager > SM > Partner. I was interviewing for an experienced senior role in audit

1. HR: General questions asking about some accounts / industries I had exposure in
2. Manager: Most detailed, standard behavioral questions
3. SM: He asked me to ask him any questions I had
4. Partner: Why EY+Why audit & asked questions about my hobbies section.

No virtual test but you’ll probably do a pre-record video thing. No assessments.

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Why would anyone help you pass any tests/case studies? That’s extremely unethical. Maybe it’s best that you stay at your current firm.

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Exactly! Sorry, perhaps not wording expertly, hoping for positive assumption.

If you have a pulse, they will hire you. If you have a friend that would split a referral bonus with you, I’d reach out to them to see if they would refer you

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