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Looking for the best way to start your career in audit? Join the KPMG Challenger Academy today🚀 Maybe you are curious about what it’s like to be a Challenger, the KPMG equivalent of a graduate? For Anni Pedersen, one of the most valuable takeaways was understanding teamwork and discovering her personality type — key skills for thriving in our collaborative environment. She shares how the Challenger Academy covers much more than audit ethics and practicalities: "I learned how to become a strong leader, how to focus, how to present myself, and the power of body language. These lessons shaped me as a graduate at KPMG, continually building my skills and perspectives." We know the transition from student life to a professional environment can be daunting, but Anni was eager to combine her studies with real-life experience. As a Challenger, you will learn the essential skills to thrive in your career and get valuable hands-on experience across diverse projects and clients. Besides learning a lot of tools, being a Challenger is also about building connections and having fun. That’s why we’ve lined up plenty of social activities for you! And Anni’s favorite memory?  "At Marienlyst Strandhotel, we started the day with a 6 a.m. sauna session, followed by a dip in the ocean between our courses — it was an unforgettable experience!" Learn more about the position and apply now: https://lnkd.in/eErPtmn9

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A huge thank you to the UWA Accounting Association for hosting such an incredible event! 💖 It's truly heartening to see professionals in the industry come together to share their experiences and insights. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of the event. As someone new to networking with professionals, I must admit I felt a bit nervous at the beginning. However, I was pleasantly surprised by how welcoming and friendly everyone was. It didn't take long for me to feel relaxed and at ease.☺️ ✏️I've summarised some key points from the conversation as notes for myself, and I hope they will also be helpful to other graduates. Please feel free to add more insights and share your comments! 🙌🏻 💼 Cover Letter and Resume It's essential to write these documents yourself (try not to heavily rely on AI tools), as they reflect your unique experiences and passions. Research the company and position thoroughly to tailor your application accordingly.  📖As English is my second language, I've received advice that reading books, such as novels to improve my language skills. 💻 Interviews Be yourself and be prepared. Research common behavioural questions online and use the STAR model to structure your answers. It's helpful to have examples ready but avoid reciting them. Reflecting on past experiences can help to avoid situations where you're unsure of how to respond. (Personally, such reflection is not only for interviews but also crucial for enhancing future performance.) 🤝 Networking Being kind, friendly, and genuine is key:) Prepare questions beforehand and approach individuals you're interested in speaking with. Keeping up with industry trends, such as through reading the Financial Times, can enhance networking conversations. After attending the networking event, I felt a sense of happiness and fulfillments. 😃 I had the opportunity to make new friends, receive valuable suggestions, and discover ways to improve myself. Job seeking can indeed bring anxiety and pressure, but eventually, we will find our place! 💪 We can try to focus more on personal growth and find joy in the journey. After all, it's a part of our life. 'May we all learn to appreciate our lives in this amazing universe-a little bit more each day.':) 🌷

How to build a successful career? Find out the answer in the first EY Talk of the year with Pedro Fugas, Country Tax Leader Portuguese Cluster. Discover the essential strategies and skills to develop your talent and stand out within a global organisation like EY. Secure your place at unitalent.pt/eytalks. #EY #EYcareers #WhyEY #EYtalks #EYdeas

It’s time for another 60 seconds! This time we challenge Wim Van Gasse to explain us his point of view as the head of learning at EY Belgium Audit. Also want to start and grow your career with us?! Check out the open vacancies on our website: www.eycareers.be  #EYCareers #EYLearning #startyourcareeratEY #EYBelgium #nevernotlearning

60 seconds, here we go! 🎬 Wim provides us insights in the learning opportunities at EY within the assurance department 💡 I can only confirm that I've enjoyed participating in the yearly learning events including the team buildings 🚀 #EYBelgiumcareers

📢 #AlumniSpeaks Meet Ilze Veinberga who used to be an Audit Manager at Deloitte Latvia, but currently works as a General Ledger Manager for EMEA and NA at Cabot Riga GBS (Cabot Corporation). 🤩 What were her key takeaways from the time spent at Deloitte? 🌟 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬: “At Deloitte you gain knowledge and experience that you cannot get in any school.” 🔄 𝐀𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: “I learned to adapt fast and be flexible in a fast-changing environment.” 💪 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: “This experience builds up resilience and how you perceive the challenges in your life.” 🤝 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: “You create relationships and friendships for life and gain a broad network of connections.” #DeloitteLatvia #CareerAtDeloitte #TeIrDarbs

Day 1 at KPMG complete! ✅ Today marks the end of my first day at KPMG under their One+1 Shadowing placement; an opportunity that allows me to shadow professionals who work in a variety of industries under KPMG, ranging from the varied services that they offer such as audit, tax and advisory. Upon my prompt 10:00am start today, I was first given a tour of the modern and sleek building, situated in the heart of Canary Wharf. I was able to explore the different aspects of the building, mainly exploring the company’s Ignition Client Area, which is a creative area where meetings are able to be held in an interactive and creative way with external clients. This creative and unique space was something I never expected to find under a financial services company school as KPMG - the focus of creativity and expression of the self was an interesting aspect to delve into. To express our creative mindset, we were told to engage in art related activities - an activity they surprisingly do with even the most senior employees under the company! I was later able to gain insight into the world of management consultancy under a graduate in the industry. I was taught, in great detail, the specifics of the industry, such as the importance of knowing the contract and how to handle client conversations. Learning about the departments of consultancy provided under KPMG such as supply chain consulting, sustainable consulting and procurement consulting was also especially interesting, as it made me realise how varied the field was. We also learnt about the different technologies that KPMG use in order to efficiently manage their consulting team and their importance, as these efficient technologies help the department run in a smooth and orderly manner. After lunch, I was able to attend meetings where I learned about the operations of KPMG with its clients. These meetings were especially interesting as I was able to see the efficient strategy that projects under KPMG are approached with, and the shared sense of effort that the employees share between each other. As my last session of the day, I was able to see the development of financial technology, starting from the 1990’s where money was primarily handled by either cash or cheques, to the development of newly emerged online banks. Seeing the development of the financial world, and learning about financial crisises such as the 2008 stock market crash was particularly interesting, as it was fascinating to see the impact of technology in the world of finance, and to speculate how it could develop in the future. Day 1 under KPMG was such a success - I can’t wait for what I will learn tomorrow! 🤩

Growth in life is a function of learning and the application of knowledge gained to life issues is seen as wisdom. View my verified achievement from EY.

What an incredible day last Friday, April 5th, at the Assurance Journey event at EY was! From the start with Mayte Perez Bartolome’s inspiring life and professional story at EY to the deeply enlightening technical talks, every moment was filled with learning and enriching experiences. Mayte opened our eyes to the path ahead, showing that a professional journey is as much about the experiences lived as it is about the achievements. Hector Martín instilled in us the core values of Integrity, Honesty, and Responsibility in the audit field and highlighted crucial skills like Learning Ability, Adaptability to Change, and Relational Capacity that we must cultivate. Elena Rodriguez Huescar spoke to us about the world of technology investment, emphasizing how at EY, artificial intelligence and process mining are fundamental, but always complemented by indispensable human judgment. This really underscores the balance between technology and humanity that EY strives for. Verónica Flores Bolaño discussed flexibility at EY, a feature that I personally value very much, given the dynamic environment we are in. Workplace flexibility is not just a benefit, but a necessity to foster an environment where creativity and efficiency can flourish. The conclusion of the first part of the event, where speakers shared their biggest challenges at EY, was very inspiring. Knowing that initially, there is no great demand beyond the eagerness to learn makes me feel more confident about starting in a place like EY. The second part was completed with technical talks that deepened the audit of the audit. José Carlos Cano Guijarro broke down the phases of the audit in a way that I finally felt I could really understand what it entails. On the other hand, Paloma Jiménez Martínez took us through the FAAS and sustainability projects, showing EY's commitment to the future not just of the company but of the planet. Andra Ionela Matei introduced us to the energy sector, emphasizing the importance of teamwork and professional development, which made me think about how interconnected our personal ambitions are with the broader needs of the sector and the world. The conclusion with an interactive activity where all of us actively participated caught us listeners a bit by surprise. Working in teams with strangers and applying what we learned in a series of audit questions was not only challenging but extremely rewarding. I would like to thank the speakers and organizers of the event for giving me the opportunity to have attended and to have learned a lot about the world of audit at EY. #AssuranceJourney #NewExperiences #EY #Unforgettable #ActiveLearning Video edited by: EY