[ssw3809]

Hello Ninjas!

Recently I was invited for a phone interview with two of the big 4 firms for a entry level auditor position. I noticed that one of the common question they tend to ask is ” why do you choose to work for ______ “. I thought all the big 4 firms are almost identical. how should I answer this question?

any suggestion/tips is greatly appreciated

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[fuzyfro89]

Hopefully you don't get a screwy interviewer who calls “BS” on your answer to a BS question. Others have mentioned many ways.

I like firm X's:

– … people who I've met through the recruiting process have made me feel welcome

– … people have emphasized the high level of responsibility given early

– … I like industry X and your firm is a top player in the game in Y city

– … I like your firm's commitment to X which is also something I am involved in (United Way, Boys Girls club, etc)

One way to help this question is to answer the question… and then pose it right back to the interviewer.

(them) Why do you want to work here?

(your answer) I really am interested in moving into public accounting, and have an interest in industry X (which your firm excels in) as well as your firm's support of (United Way) which I am already involved in.

(your question) Do you feel the firm has supported employee involvement in (xx) organizations? Why …

Just don't let the conversation stop by giving specific answers to questions. It makes things boring… no interviewer likes a boring candidate.

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