CA Achievers program (3 Viewers)

[highly-evolved]

They didn't know about the program... I tried to explain it as best I could but who knows. After thinking about the interview more, there are a few other things I think I could have done better. Namely, not telling the William Buck HR rep that I wanted to do vac work at a big 4. I had to take the gamble though!

I just got a call from CA that PwC wanted some more CA Achievers and I got offered a place. I'm totally stoked... couldn't believe that I got the job after being told I had not got in... especially getting PwC. I should buy a lottery ticket I think

 

[Huratio]

Congrads highly-evolved!

Also good luck to all of those having Monday CA Achiever Interviews =)

 

[koecko]

yeh good luck to all for monday interviews and those also on friday. has anyone got anymore advice with the interviews being tommorrow? What sort of questions did they ask in the individual interviews etc. what should i do to prepare? etc. anymore help would be greatly appreciated!

 

[koecko]

actuslly just had my interview today. for those who still are yet to have their interview, no need to worry anyone. still prepare and what not, but its a very warm environment and it will be fine!

ps im in sydney

 

[Huratio]

My group presentation wasn't very good =(... I improved in the individual interview though.

Was your interview in the morning or afternoon koecko?

 

[Chrispy]

Urgh, that was fun. I did the afternoon Sydney session.

The group activities are fairly simple. Needed a bit of impromptu presentation skill.

The interviews were... again, not too taxing, pretty much what you'd expect.

 

[joe_rulez37]

For the Sydney people, does anyone know when we'll be notified of when we're accepted or rejected?

 

[Huratio]

I heard that there was an interview session today (Friday) too; Probably next week.

 

[joe_rulez37]

Ah okay kewl. Thanks for that. Best of luck to everyone!

 

[joe_rulez37]

Mmm no notice as of yet. Can people post here if they've been accepted or rejected? Thanks

 

[Huratio]

I got a call yesterday. I've been offered a placement in a small insolvency firm. I'm very happy, because I'm interested in these types of areas of accounting(i.e. risk management).

Good luck =) Hope to see you at the awards night next Thursday if you get an offer!

 

[joe_rulez37]

Ah congrats Huratio! I got rejected Good luck to people who got an offer! I'm sure you'll do well!

 

[koecko]

bad luck joe. i got coke. should be good. very happy. wouldve loved big 4 tho. but still very grateful. looking forward to the awards night and free drinks. howd every1 else go?

 

[shoxgeneration]

good stuff guys!

I was so shocked cos i didn't get a call till Friday. i wanted moore stephens, but i'm really not complaining with PwC.

Hopefully, Thursday will be fun!

PS. what is coke?

 

[Huratio]

Coca Cola Amatil.

Thursday night will be fun. Will be great to see who got in (there will definately be several familiar faces from the group interviews).

 

[shoxgeneration]

gotcha. my bad dear. I was thinking it was short for some firm i had never heard of.
But Coke, that's so cool - i didn't know they were involved with the Achiever program!

Looking forward to tomorrow night!

 

[koecko]

haha hey shoxgeneration. better not mention any names. but coke is this massive finance group specialising in making billions of dollars for its interns. its massive, but very specialist. probs y u havent heard of it. haha jks.

 

[shoxgeneration]

really koecko? wow, i had NO idea. hahahah
so how does it exactly generate such large amounts of income? haha

i love bos, its hilarious!

 

[Huratio]

Anyone know what is going to happen to the photos taken on the awards night?

Edit: Oh. They might appear here soon. http://www.charteredaccountants.com.au/A120129108

 

[vce2ec]

I just got an email saying that I have been offered to attend the group activity for 2008 applicants.

What would be the best way to prepare for it?
Also my results aren't really that flashy. Is that going to be a problem? or at this point are they satisfied with it?

Any tips would be greatly appreciated