Be yourself and answer the questions honestly.
Graduate, Auckland - 04 Nov 2023
The interview process was one of the more relaxed and friendlier experiences than others that I had around the same time.
Be yourself and don't worry too much about trying to memorise facts about the company.
Graduate, Auckland - 27 Oct 2023
Always good to refresh over your own CV to rejog your memory and think of some study or workplace examples that you could use in your answers. Also, if you don't already know - sit down and think of your future plans (5-year) so that you know what you want to be getting in your next position, rather than thinking the interview is one sided. It's also an opportunity for you to see if this company and team would be a good fit for you and your career.
Graduate, Auckland - 25 Oct 2023
Be as calm as possible, treat it as a normal everyday situation.
Graduate, Auckland - 25 Oct 2023
I would say do your due diligence on the position you're applying for so you can show that you have good knowledge about the department you will be working in.
Graduate, Auckland - 25 Oct 2023
Just look back over your previous work experience and collate a few stories of when you have overcome a challenge, when you have dealt with a difficult co-worker, when you have been successful with a task etc.
Graduate, Auckland - 25 Oct 2023
Know how the accrual process works lol. Act committed to the company and don't sound unsure about if you want to work there.
Graduate, Christchurch - 24 Oct 2023
Learn about the firm, talk to people about the culture, learn the values, etc.
Graduate, Christchurch - 24 Oct 2023
to be open and ready to get involved in social activities to help make your work fun and rewarding
Graduate, Christchurch - 23 Oct 2023
be familiar with the company values and how they align with you
Graduate, Christchurch - 20 Oct 2023
Prepare for anything - think of scenarios that may be relevant to what you're applying for, things you're good at and want to work on
Graduate, Christchurch - 20 Oct 2023
I would recommend them looking at the companies website and see what they do and the clients they serve, as well as their values. I would then tell them to think about how they align with the company.
Also think about common interview questions and come up with ideas of how you would answer those questions in a way that align with the company.
Graduate, Christchurch - 20 Oct 2023
Prepare for the generic potential interview but also know what you have included in your CV. Come prepared with your own questions, so you are sure you are making the right decision to suit you.
Graduate, Christchurch - 20 Oct 2023
Just be yourself as you will fit in much better than pretending to be anyone and don't take yourself too seriously
Graduate, Christchurch - 20 Oct 2023
Candidates should know what they want to get out of being a graduate in accounting firm. Candidate could choose other private firm to start their CA career - probably less working hours (even though BDO is really good with working 37.5 hours only - not like other firm) , better pay but they will not provide great exposure of work like accounting firm. I chose BDO since I wanted to be able to learn client work straight away- doing tax return, financial report , analyzing the datas , meeting the client at early stage of my career, I could have chosen big 4 accounting firm but I didn't want to be buried with work, and not exposed to enough direct client work. I am quite happy with my decision and hoping my employer will value us graduate as important member of firm- give us market rate of what we are capable of.
Graduate, Christchurch - 20 Oct 2023