Cadetships 2008/09

ctkid · 20 Apr 2007, 5:48 PM

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hey guys i though i might start us off for 2007. Who else is applying for cadetships this year. And anyone else going to Cadetships evening on 24 May? Let's use this forum to get to know each other better and help ourselves in group interviews :P
so guys, how is everyone else going regarding their application? have any firms open their applications as yet? Anyone have any interviews?

Past Cadets are requested to help us out here and give us your views on what we can do to improve our chances to getting a cadetship.

Goodluck everyone....GET INVOLVED!!!!

bukwow · 20 Apr 2007, 11:54 PM

hmm seems interesting about the cadetship evening, most likely i will be there too to convince people why a cadetship is good.

i'm a first year cadet, i was in this situation like you were once last year haha, i hope this might help

1. when applying for a cadetship, you may as well apply for all of it. i must say although you are in a mid-tier firm, your exposed to just as much work than the larger big-4.

And besides, i pretty much prefer mid-tier firms because you can get to know everyone in the company, rather than just being a number from the thousand who works in the building.

2. i just very well hope you know how to write a resume lol, as the HR managers have not seen you before,

their impression of letting you make into first round solely relys on how well and impressive your resume is as well as your cover letter.
they don't solely rely on your academic results (as some firms does not care which uni you go to as long as you are in a uni) but as well as your extra curricular activites and your ability of starting conversations. even though i must say my HSC results wasn't that spectacular, my extra curricular such as school captain, really helped me alot.

3.There isn't really a point of impressing anyone at the cadetship evening. people are just there to help or inform anyone what cadetships are like through the experiences of other cadets, so dont make the mistakes of some people asking ridiculous questions thinking that they will remember you when the interview comes lol.
just don't make an ass of yourself that will scar you so bad that the person who interviews you knew you were a douche at the evening

4. Hmm from my experience, when in some interviews, the people who interviews you just loves to tell you about their side of work. so i'm not saying to try to make forced conversations, but instead to be yourself and make the conversations flow.

i think thats all i can think of, i can't believe these interviews are already happening lol, i remember i was just as stressed when this happened.

feel free to ask me any questions regarding the cadetship, i felt that there were a lack of people who help me about the cadetships last year *cough*.

Good luck!

La Divina · 21 Apr 2007, 3:00 AM

Hey!! im going to the cadetship evening on may 24 too, but i was wondering is it better to wear school uniform or something else formal because it starts at 430 and i wont have time to change after school cuz it takes an hour just to get home...

Vagabond · 21 Apr 2007, 5:32 AM

^

Makes no difference..

Usually though the private schools wear their uniform and the public schools come in suits. :P

Nobody is assessing you there...

ctkid · 21 Apr 2007, 9:19 PM

ye thnx 4 dat cool dude. i wen o the eving last year in year 11 aswell cause i know this is what i want to do. but the only problem is my academics arent all that great in terms of my school but i attend one of sydney's top 5 schools...

also, just wear your school uniform, you wanna keep your suit saved for those interviews

has anyone got any interviews yet or know if any firm is accepting application as yet and started their interview process

btw cool dude, how do you like pitcher partners, i hear they are quite impressive

La Divina, what school are u from?

La Divina · 21 Apr 2007, 9:48 PM

i go to st george girls high school, what school are you from ctkid?

Pitcher Partners are in the top ten aren't they?

I dont think interview processes are going to start so soon, i think they are during the june/july period...but im not sure :P

yeah my marks arent that great either but i think it pretty much comes down to how u talk in the interview...right?

ctkid · 21 Apr 2007, 11:11 PM

i go 2 sydney high, ye hopefully as cool dude says, marks wont make da big difference bacause that would realli suck

Newbie · 21 Apr 2007, 11:55 PM

yay for high boys

La Divina · 22 Apr 2007, 4:14 PM

ctkid are you going to the cadetship info evening for moore stephens?

seremify007 · 22 Apr 2007, 4:42 PM

I hope I get to see a bunch of you guys at the Cadetship Evening on May 24th!

On a sidenote, don't underestimate the value of leaving a good impression early on. It never hurts if recruiters can put a face and persona to the written application- assuming you leave a positive impression!

velox · 22 Apr 2007, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Newbie

yay for high boys

yay

ctkid · 23 Apr 2007, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by La Divina

ctkid are you going to the cadetship info evening for moore stephens?

ye i am
are you going to moore stepehsn city or parramatta cadetship eveing...they have 2

ctkid · 23 Apr 2007, 1:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seremify007

I hope I get to see a bunch of you guys at the Cadetship Evening on May 24th!

On a sidenote, don't underestimate the value of leaving a good impression early on. It never hurts if recruiters can put a face and persona to the written application- assuming you leave a positive impression!

are you attending on behalf of a firm? awesome

La Divina · 23 Apr 2007, 5:42 PM

I don't know if i am going to both. Is there any point, will they give different information? Which one are you going to?

ctkid · 23 Apr 2007, 7:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by La Divina

I don't know if i am going to both. Is there any point, will they give different information? Which one are you going to?

ill b going to the city 1....you?

20 Apr 2007, 5:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
ctkid Member HSC: 2007 Gender: Male Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 103 Last Activity: 23 Sep 2009, 7:22 PM	Cadetships 2008/09 You can hide this advertisement by registering. hey guys i though i might start us off for 2007. Who else is applying for cadetships this year. And anyone else going to Cadetships evening on 24 May? Let's use this forum to get to know each other better and help ourselves in group interviews :P so guys, how is everyone else going regarding their application? have any firms open their applications as yet? Anyone have any interviews? Past Cadets are requested to help us out here and give us your views on what we can do to improve our chances to getting a cadetship. Goodluck everyone....GET INVOLVED!!!!

20 Apr 2007, 11:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
bukwow I am a Banana HSC: 2006 Gender: Male Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 137 Last Activity: 8 Nov 2009, 7:00 PM	Re: Cadetships 2007 hmm seems interesting about the cadetship evening, most likely i will be there too to convince people why a cadetship is good. i'm a first year cadet, i was in this situation like you were once last year haha, i hope this might help 1. when applying for a cadetship, you may as well apply for all of it. i must say although you are in a mid-tier firm, your exposed to just as much work than the larger big-4. And besides, i pretty much prefer mid-tier firms because you can get to know everyone in the company, rather than just being a number from the thousand who works in the building. 2. i just very well hope you know how to write a resume lol, as the HR managers have not seen you before, their impression of letting you make into first round solely relys on how well and impressive your resume is as well as your cover letter. they don't solely rely on your academic results (as some firms does not care which uni you go to as long as you are in a uni) but as well as your extra curricular activites and your ability of starting conversations. even though i must say my HSC results wasn't that spectacular, my extra curricular such as school captain, really helped me alot. 3.There isn't really a point of impressing anyone at the cadetship evening. people are just there to help or inform anyone what cadetships are like through the experiences of other cadets, so dont make the mistakes of some people asking ridiculous questions thinking that they will remember you when the interview comes lol. just don't make an ass of yourself that will scar you so bad that the person who interviews you knew you were a douche at the evening 4. Hmm from my experience, when in some interviews, the people who interviews you just loves to tell you about their side of work. so i'm not saying to try to make forced conversations, but instead to be yourself and make the conversations flow. i think thats all i can think of, i can't believe these interviews are already happening lol, i remember i was just as stressed when this happened. feel free to ask me any questions regarding the cadetship, i felt that there were a lack of people who help me about the cadetships last year cough. Good luck! __________________ If electricity comes from electrons then does morality come from morons? Last edited by bukwow; 27 Jun 2007 at 8:10 PM.

21 Apr 2007, 3:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
La Divina maxin' and relaxin' HSC: 2007 Gender: Female Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 289 Last Activity: 3 Nov 2009, 3:59 PM	Re: Cadetships 2007 Hey!! im going to the cadetship evening on may 24 too, but i was wondering is it better to wear school uniform or something else formal because it starts at 430 and i wont have time to change after school cuz it takes an hour just to get home...

21 Apr 2007, 5:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
Vagabond Stealin' ur filez HSC: 2006 Gender: Male Location: In ur office Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 463 Last Activity: 16 Nov 2009, 3:59 PM	Re: Cadetships 2007 ^ Makes no difference.. Usually though the private schools wear their uniform and the public schools come in suits. :P Nobody is assessing you there...

21 Apr 2007, 9:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
ctkid Member HSC: 2007 Gender: Male Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 103 Last Activity: 23 Sep 2009, 7:22 PM	Re: Cadetships 2007 ye thnx 4 dat cool dude. i wen o the eving last year in year 11 aswell cause i know this is what i want to do. but the only problem is my academics arent all that great in terms of my school but i attend one of sydney's top 5 schools... also, just wear your school uniform, you wanna keep your suit saved for those interviews has anyone got any interviews yet or know if any firm is accepting application as yet and started their interview process btw cool dude, how do you like pitcher partners, i hear they are quite impressive La Divina, what school are u from?

21 Apr 2007, 9:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
La Divina maxin' and relaxin' HSC: 2007 Gender: Female Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 289 Last Activity: 3 Nov 2009, 3:59 PM	Re: Cadetships 2007 i go to st george girls high school, what school are you from ctkid? Pitcher Partners are in the top ten aren't they? I dont think interview processes are going to start so soon, i think they are during the june/july period...but im not sure :P yeah my marks arent that great either but i think it pretty much comes down to how u talk in the interview...right? Last edited by La Divina; 21 Apr 2007 at 9:50 PM.

21 Apr 2007, 11:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
ctkid Member HSC: 2007 Gender: Male Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 103 Last Activity: 23 Sep 2009, 7:22 PM	Re: Cadetships 2007 i go 2 sydney high, ye hopefully as cool dude says, marks wont make da big difference bacause that would realli suck

21 Apr 2007, 11:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
Newbie is a roflcopter HSC: 2003 Gender: Male Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 3,468 Last Activity: 19 Mar 2009, 2:50 AM	Re: Cadetships 2007 yay for high boys

22 Apr 2007, 4:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
La Divina maxin' and relaxin' HSC: 2007 Gender: Female Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 289 Last Activity: 3 Nov 2009, 3:59 PM	Re: Cadetships 2007 ctkid are you going to the cadetship info evening for moore stephens?

22 Apr 2007, 4:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
seremify007 JaCe'd 華人 HSC: 2005 Gender: Male Location: Sydney, Australia Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 4,128 Last Activity: Today, 9:50 AM	Re: Cadetships 2007 I hope I get to see a bunch of you guys at the Cadetship Evening on May 24th! On a sidenote, don't underestimate the value of leaving a good impression early on. It never hurts if recruiters can put a face and persona to the written application- assuming you leave a positive impression! __________________ 2000-05 BHHS Extension 1 Mathematics, Advance English, Economics, Business Studies, IPT (State ranking) UAI: 97 2006-09 UNSW B Commerce (Accounting/Finance)

23 Apr 2007, 5:42 PM	#14 (permalink)
La Divina maxin' and relaxin' HSC: 2007 Gender: Female Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 289 Last Activity: 3 Nov 2009, 3:59 PM	Re: Cadetships 2007 I don't know if i am going to both. Is there any point, will they give different information? Which one are you going to?

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