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I am not target these organisations..... I need work life balance this is my priority right now...
What do you make of m&a at big 4? Do you know anyone that has done that and whats their experience there?
What if I have 3 years at big 4 and not done with ACCA... would I still get good exit opportunities?
the commercial awareness and the career ambitions portion were really helpful.
Correction, "I QUIT MY £45K BIG 4 JOB"
Not enough actualization at the Big 4 for you. It is interesting to listen to you.
Thank you.
James! I just land a job at EY Consulting, thanks to your video. You are a true savior:)
I wish I had this video to watch when I started in pwc audit 10 years ago. I for one didn’t get early promoted (but no one made manager in just 4 years in NYC either). I did 6 years to become a manager (oppose to 5 years as early promotion for pwc US in the past) even tho I was super smart and responsible and hard working. Unfortunately, just like any other big companies, politics is important. I was a little bit unlucky (got staffed on the wrong jobs to get early promotion) and I didn’t play the politics at all (which I should have. Finding a sponsor is really important). However, I’m still grateful for my time at pwc because without that training, I wouldn’t have become who I am today. Today outside of housing and necessities, the amount I’m able to save post tax is already > what I made as a senior manager in audit in a year before tax. That 10k pre tax diff in total annual comp from early promotion, that I dearly cared so much, now seems so silly lollll
They all the same… says someone who worked at pwc for 8 years. More than willing to hire someone from any of these firms.and they’re all so large that culture is more dependent on your group or team
great video
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:27 *💰 Feeling underpaid, unequal distribution of rewards, and better opportunities elsewhere were significant reasons for leaving the Big Four.* 03:56 *📊 Working as an auditor often felt unfulfilling and lacking purpose due to the perceived lack of value in the work compared to other roles.* 05:37 *⏰ The combination of high workload, long hours, and little personal time led to sacrificing personal interests and well-being, prompting the desire for a better work-life balance.* 07:01 *🏢 Concerns about poor work-life balance, unfulfilling work, and low salary were not adequately addressed by senior leadership, leading to a desire to pursue a different career path.* Made with HARPA AI
thanks sm! this video is so useful
in KPMG you also go from associate to senior associate
That's what she said
I WANTED a change= i wanted more cash
Among other things
He‘s a good lad
This was really helpful i will using this tomorrow for PwC, hope it goes well
How did it go?
@Yesnomaybeso1001 didnt get in, but its alright. My feedback was to be more polite when giving my thoughts on others ideas and to be more confident to speak and when speaking Hope it goes well for you? 😁
@@shahjelani6713 ah no worries, it's a learning experience! I have an AC at Deloitte, hoping for the best
@Yesnomaybeso1001 good luck bro 👍
@@shahjelani6713 thank you :)
I love EY
Thanks for the advice James! I was wondering if doing courses on AI and Metaverse from coursera would be good on the resume as a Bachelor graduate?
Hey man, the PDF is not sending to me
I have my assessment centre in 3 days. Would you say they are less likely to want you if you stutter. I don’t have a stutter but when nervous tend to struggle to say words. Think I can do all the points said in the video just may go umm some of the time. Although I will try to stop this as much as I can by knowing what I want to say before saying it
you joined a big 4 and now only make 100k? for all those long hours. where do you live?
Hi James, love the content. Do these exit opportunities also apply to BDO?
Fantastic James, my daughter has just got a graduate job at Deloitte Manchester, starting in September. All your advice is clear and precise, and of course really appreciated. Thanks again, a proud dad.
Which of the big 4 pays the best and make u have the better work experience
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 🌍 *International Opportunities at Big 4* - The vast international network of Big 4 firms offers numerous opportunities for travel and working abroad, covering relocation costs. - Employees can experience new cultures at minimal expense. - The presence of diverse teams enhances learning from different cultures and communication styles. 02:05 📈 *Career Advancement and Salary Growth* - Big 4 firms serve as a stepping stone for career advancement, with significant salary increases upon qualification. - Opportunities for rapid promotion within the firm and attractive exit options to industry with potential for high salary jumps. - Emphasis on professional qualifications as a pathway to career progression. 03:19 🎓 *Continuous Learning and Development* - The culture at Big 4 firms prioritizes continuous professional and personal growth. - Opportunities for early responsibility, interaction with senior executives, and comprehensive training programs. - Access to a wide range of online learning resources and support for professional qualification. 04:44 🌟 *Working with High-Profile Clients* - Engagement with large, well-known clients and involvement in high-impact projects like M&A, restructuring, and more. - Experience with a variety of clients, from household names to emerging startups, offers diverse work experiences. - The opportunity to work on projects with significant scale and complexity. 06:12 📊 *Promotion and Career Ladder Clarity* - A clear and structured career path with regular promotions based on a rigid pyramid structure. - Constant opportunities for advancement due to the flux of people within the firm. - The structured approach provides clarity and planning for one's career and life goals. Made with HARPA AI
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 📊 *Introduction to Choosing the Best BIG 4 Firm* - Overview of the video's intent to compare PwC, Deloitte, KPMG, and EY on various factors to aid viewers in decision-making, - Mention of a quiz to help decide which BIG 4 firm is best suited for the viewer. 00:27 🏢 *Size and Specialty of Each Firm* - Comparison of the BIG 4 firms by size, revenue, and areas of specialization, - Deloitte's leading position in advisory services, EY's focus on technology and tax, KPMG's transaction advisory, and PwC's audit and assurance services. 01:50 🌟 *Firm Culture and Employee Feedback* - Discussion of workplace culture, employee satisfaction ratings, and common positive and negative feedback for each firm, - Emphasis on training and development, work-life balance issues, and specific mention of office politics at EY. 03:39 💰 *Salary and Long-term Rewards Comparison* - Analysis of starting salaries, salary progression, and partner-level profit differences among the BIG 4, - Highlighting the significant long-term reward disparities at the partnership level, with Deloitte leading in average partner profit. 05:04 🔍 *Summary and Closing Remarks* - Final thoughts on the minor differences between the firms and the overall positive career impact of working at any BIG 4 firm, - Reminder about the quiz for further personalized advice and encouragement to engage with the channel for more information. Made with HARPA AI
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:58 🤔 *New associates should not hesitate to ask questions, as it is crucial for their learning and development. Aggregating questions and proposing solutions to issues can make the process more efficient.* 03:19 🌐 *Networking within the Big Four is a valuable opportunity. Joining various networks, clubs, and industry-related groups can open doors to new opportunities and connections.* 04:31 ⏰ *Work smarter, not longer. Overcommitting to projects and working excessive hours in the short term can lead to burnout. High performers focus on being purposeful with their time, maintaining work-life balance, and visualizing their career as a marathon.* 05:14 🤹♀️ *Associates should strive to make life easier for senior associates and managers. Being proactive, anticipating needs, and taking tasks off their plate can contribute to a smoother workflow.* 07:26 📆 *Setting realistic expectations for task completion is crucial. Associates should communicate effectively with managers about timelines, dependencies on client information, and potential delays.* 08:39 🌟 *Demonstrating a combination of these tips can set an associate apart, building a solid reputation for reliability and commitment, ultimately contributing to career success in the Big Four.* Made with HARPA AI
Hello James, given the pay rises in 2022, what would the approximate salary be for a first year tax associate in Birmingham. One of my friends makes £34k for audit, based in London tho, so how much lower would the salary be in Birmingham compared to that? Thanks, Mitran
Great video! Any link to that watch please?
Hmmm, ok so why so many big 4 managers are toxic people that causes consultants burnout ?? Team first ??? Big bullshit !!Selfish and ass lickers personality will be the best way to be manager in this kind of companies….
Thanks for this i watched this before my assessment centre and i got an offer thank you!!!
After your assessment centre, did you have to do a final interview or were you just offered the job?
@VideoMovieClipsEdits I had a final interview with a business partner yeah
@@abugaming7297 just had my assessment centre so if you had any tips about what to expect from the interview I would appreciate it
@@VideoMovieClipsEdits When is your interview?
subscribed, having partners interview with pwc tomorrow! wish me luck! (Deals Advisory)
I worked at big 4 I worked 75 hours a week and I had so much admin I had to work over to just to work 40 billables
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I had a bad experience at the Big 4. They hired like 20 A1's September just so they have enough people for inventory counts and then they cut like half of us around for March when busy season was over.
That's ridiculous. What firm and what country is this? I'm working for DTT UK and have not heard any of my previous years been cut
@@KS-tz9sg Pwc Bulgaria
people in consulting are cringe and companies only hire them so they can blame them if things are implemented and go wrong. they are generally incompetent and learning as they go when they go on projects. also, business schools are woke and b-students just party all the time. wouldn't trust them at all.
Do you prefer auditing or consulting? Do you think consulting is a higher level than auditing? I received a proposal for tax consultants in a big 4, do I accept it or wait to get into the audit?
tax consulting isn’t consulting bro
Thanks James! Have an interview coming up for one of the big 4, this video and your video on group assessment tasks have by far been the best advice I've been given so far for this assessment stage.
Was accepted to Deloittes audit graduate program this week and received phenomenal feedback from my interviewers so I can’t wait. Had offers from pwc ey and grant Thornton but I had alot of fun in the Deloitte interview and they showed a real want for me to join them. Can’t wait to start next year 🔥.
Awesome, best of luck 🔥🔥🔥
@@almerbilal4702 🙏 thank you
How’s it going?
@@mariocaldera99 pretty busy 4 sure
Could you please provide your views on how my career prospects would be if I join after masters in data science?
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Got in EY. Always be yourself in Partner round and treat it as a casual conversation and show why you fit the company’s culture & lifestyle. Ask questions about current industry trends, e.g, I talked/asked about AI and GPT. If you are a naturally ‘curious’ person, it will be easy for you. After partner talks, be engaged and ask about anything you found interesting …
My brother gave the same advice of asking questions vs. not asking. Best advice I got!
To me it would seem better if the Big 4 changed the work pattern from 9-5 with an astronomical amount of overtime to shift work. All staff are put onto a rota and you work a different shift say every 2 weeks. Have an early, rush hour, middle, late and night shift. Have a four day week, 9 hours per day, working every 1 out of 3 weekends. Staff have the option to put in for paid overtime if they wish. You could have the early as 6am to 3pm, rush hour as 9am to 6pm, middle as 12pm to 9pm, late as 3pm to 12am and the night as 10pm to 7am. The office would be open 24/7 for the clients and staff would have long breaks between each shift to recover/socialise but could earn extra with optional overtime.
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How much do audit managers earn?
I had an interview with the PwC partner. Is it necessary to send an email after the interview? It's been four and a half hours since I did the interview.
If you want, it won’t make or break it. If you do, I’d keep it short. I didn’t.