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Big 4 Guru - ArticlesThe Big 4 Guru is a CPA, proud Big 4 alumni and seasoned industry professional. His passion is helping new accounting professionals achieve their career goals.
Is Your Resume a Ticking Time Bomb?Ah, the resume. Your chance to proudly boast of all your accomplishments and credentials. It is hard to imagine that this little piece of paper could actually hurt your chances of getting hired. You may not even realize it, but your resume could be a ticking time bomb, ready to go off at any moment. Top 3 Tips to Making the Most out of your Big 4 InternshipAn internship with the Big 4 is without a doubt the best way to learn about the Big 4 firms. Not only do you gain a glimpse of life as a Big 4 associate, but you all but guarantee yourself an offer for a full-time position. Here is how to make the most of an internship with PricewaterhouseCoopers, Ernst & Young, Delotte and KPMG. Interview Tip - Confidence Vs. Arrogance - Strike The Right BalanceWhen Interviewing With the Big 4, Candidates are Often Tempted to Project an Extreme Level of Confidence. Rather Than Showing That They are Somewhat Nervous, They Stride Into the Room, Give the Interviewer a Bone-crushing Handshake and Then Proceed to Put on a Show to Demonstrate Their Superiority. While Some Level of Confidence is Required, it is Far Too Easy to Take it Too Far. by Putting yourself in the Shoes of the Interviewer/recruiter, You Can Easily Appreciate the Proper Level of Confi The Economic Stimulus Bill - How it May Impact AccountantsIn the finance and economic world right now there is no bigger story than the proposed economic stimulus bill circulating Capital Hill. While it doesn't get much attention in the main stream media, the bill could potentially have huge implications for the accounting world as well. Big 4 Ready Resume - Presentation Over ContentIn this article I outline how to create a resume that will maximize your potential for getting hired with the Big 4 public accounting firms: PricewaterhouseCoopers, KPMG, Deloitte, E&Y. Interviewing 101 - the One Thing That Could Make or Break YouIn this article I share probably the most crucial point to remember when interviewing. An Auditor’s Risk - With Great Power Comes Great ResponsibilityArticles delves into the latest accounting scandal at PricewaterhouseCoopers and expounds on the auditor's responsibility. Big 4 Accounting Internships - They're Still Out ThereLast week the Wall Street Journal reported on a developing trend: students and graduates are now paying for internship opportunities. The journal noted that, due to the "dismal market for college summer internships," parents are paying companies to place their students in unpaid internships, hiring consultants to 'market' their kids to prospective employers and even flat-out buying opportunities for them. A Brief History of the Big 4 Public Accounting FirmsPerhaps you have an interview with a Big 4 and need to gain some quick knowledge about these firms. Or maybe you already work for one and just want to brush up on the history of your firm. Either way, it is an interesting story and worth a read. Big 4 Public Accounting – Why You Need to Work There and How to Get Hired!Learn the benefits of working for a Big 4 Public Accounting firm (PricewaterhouseCoopers, Deloitte and Touché, KPMG and Ernst & Young) and the secret to getting hired!
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