[CPANOVICE]

Hello everyone,

I was wondering if its a bad idea to apply to multiple open position at the same big4? For eg. would it be a bad idea to apply to an audit and tax postion at the same big4?

Please let me know what you think guys.

Thanks in advance.

FAR:TBD
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BEC:TBD

I am using Becker self study, ninja blitz and Wiley (I am using the paperback version of the testbank)

Brief overview of study method:
1. Skim through chapter quickly
2. Watch lecture videos
3. Take a lot of notes on what the lecturers emphasize
4. Complete half HW after lectures half after rewriting notes

[Anonymous]

You can just have “please god I'll take anything” stamped on the top of your resume.

[Ntw6817]

Every career workshop I've been to have said this is a bad idea

[fuzyfro89]

Generally, not a good idea with Big 4.

May be acceptable when applying to corporate for similar positions. For example, applying to Sr. Financial Analyst (FP&A) and Sr. Financial Analyst (revenue analysis), where they are similar positions? I can't give a specific example, but this doesn't appear to immediately cut you off whereas Big 4 want you to choose a practice.

Honestly, I think it's bullsh*t. No one can honestly say they know what they want to do as their career forever after graduating, but hey if you have more applicants than positions, you can be picky.

[Anonymous]

The different service lines are totally different, though. It's like applying to the same company to be the chef or the janitor. Maybe not that drastic, but there's very different cultures and work activity going on depending on which area you're in. It's not difficult at all to get all of that information beforehand if you're coming out of school. People also forget there are areas outside of just tax/audit.

[Anonymous]

I am wondering if anyone applies for the same practice but different offices in Big Four? is it bad idea to do that?

[CPANOVICE]

Thanks for your response guys. What do you think about the same position but with a different start date or same position different state?

FAR:TBD
REG:TBD
AUD:TBD
BEC:TBD

I am using Becker self study, ninja blitz and Wiley (I am using the paperback version of the testbank)

Brief overview of study method:
1. Skim through chapter quickly
2. Watch lecture videos
3. Take a lot of notes on what the lecturers emphasize
4. Complete half HW after lectures half after rewriting notes

[Anonymous]

Bad idea to apply to numerous positions. They want you to pick one and stick to it. If your open to a different start date just let them know I would like to start X date if that's possible. And ask them when they usually have full time/intern start dates. Most firms they have set months for start dates. If your open to re locating I probably wouldn't say that right away. I would wait till you get hired in the area your at and then after express interest in relocating. Unless you know for sure you will be moving soon I'm sure they will try to accommodate you. But remember the area their recruiting in is their #1 priority.

[working4that75]

Yeah, it's not a good idea to apply for multiple positions at the same Big 4 firm. All you need to do is submit your resume once and specify the area that interests you the most. It will look like you are indecisive if you apply for both audit and tax at the same firm. However, you can apply for an audit position at one firm and tax at a different firm and then make a decision once you have the job offers in hand.

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