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If you’re going into an interview with a Big Four firm, this means three things. Firstly, make sure you know the exact competencies they target (most produce a list on their careers sites). Secondly, be prepared to answer using the  ‘STAR’ (Situation/Task/Action/Result) technique  and to go into the interview prepared to talk in detail about situations that show the competencies being targeted. Thirdly, expect all interviews at Big Four Firms to be pretty similar. The one exception to this rule is EY. Rather than straight-up competency interviews, EY runs something called  ‘strengths interviews.’  The EY strengths interview is fairly similar to competency interviews elsewhere, although the questions are a little more leftfield, as per the list below… The interview questions of PWC PWC really, really,  really  likes competency interview questions. The company lists the  competencies it works for here.  It also provides a few  transcripts of past interview questions and answers here.

1.  The key to a successful job interview is a sound presentation. So begin with yourself – a self-assessment. Analyze your: StrengthsWeaknessesAcademic performanceCareer interestsPersonal goalsWork experiencesSpecial skills 2.  Be prepared to express your qualifications in an organized, logical and convincing manner. Know how your qualifications can benefit the employer. 3.  Keep in mind that interviewers have been trained to ask questions designed to reveal your strong and weak points. If you complete a self-assessment, you will be better prepared for the questions the interviewer will ask and be better able to direct him or her toward your strengths, rather than your weaknesses. 4.  Be prepared to tell an employer why you should be hired. With many applicants for the same job, the pressure is on you to convince the interviewer that, of all those interviewed, you are one of the best candidates. If you are not prepared to tell the employer why you should be hired, then do not expe

The Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai has been implored by the Ohaneze Ndigbo not to hesitate in exposing those approaching soldiers for political reasons. Recall Buratai had earlier claimed some politicians were approaching soldiers, with the aim of overthrowing President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration. Ohanaeze warned against attempt by anybody or group, to take advantage of President Muhammadu Buhari’s sickness “to take power through the back door.” Deputy Publicity Secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chuks Ibegbu, said Nigerians deserved to know the individuals involved. He (Buratai) should name those people, so that Nigerians will know who they are, and their motives. “People should not take advantage of Mr. President’s health condition to take power through the back door. “Whoever they are, they should know that any attempt to scuttle democracy in this country will be resisted by Nigerians. Military rule is no longer welcome in this country. “But Buratai should start by

The All Progressives Congress, National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, has said that Nigerians will defend their democracy, saying that if there was any thing such as coup in Nigeria ‘it is clear to everyone that Nigerians will defend their own democracy.’ Abdullahi Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi reacting the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Buratai’s alarm that some individuals were approaching some Army officers and soldiers for undisclosed political reasons, said “We have hesitated to react so far because we think that the house belongs to us so we wanted to wait for Nigerians to react and Nigerians have reacted. “If there was any such thing in the offing, I think it is clear to everyone that Nigerians will defend their own democracy.” Recall that the Army through Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman, Director Army Public Relations, had said that the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Nigerian Army, Lieutenant General TY Buratai, received information that some individuals w

Nigerian Biography: Biography of Godwin Emefiele : Godwin Emefiele, born on August 4, 1961 in Lagos State of Nigeria, is the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria. He is an Indigene of ...

Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai [Photo credit: Naij.com] The Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, has given a stern warning to army officials not to intervene into political activities of the country. Mr. Buratai gave the order on Tuesday via a statement issued by the Army spokesperson, Sani Usman, a brigadier general. “This is to inform the public that the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Nigerian Army, has received information that some individuals have been approaching some officers and soldiers for undisclosed political reasons. On the basis of that, he has warned such persons to desist from these acts”. Although Mr. Usman did not disclose the “political reasons”, military sources had disclosed that the Army hierarchy was disturbed by rumours of a coup being planned by junior officers. A top military official reported that Mr. Buratai, a lieutenant general, had even raised the issue with Acting President Yemi Osinbajo and promised to nip it in the bud. The con

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday, said that Nigeria has not been able to develop because successive governments failed to continue with good policies put in place by their predecessors. Also, former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, said that about 40 per cent of Africa’s non-land assets are held outside the continent, adding that Africans must repatriate such funds to create the fulcrum on which to build a large poll of international capital for the continent’s infrastructure development needs. This came as Acting President Yemi Osinbajo urged Africa Finance Corporation, AFC to do more in providing necessary leadership towards mobilizing private capital for infrastructure development in the country, noting , “We will be relying on AFCs, especially our own DFIs to do much more; we will be relying on them to show much more leadership and to take greater risks.” Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo spoke, in Abuja, yesterday, at a panel disc

1.   Bill Gates : He is the billionaire co-founder of Microsoft Corporation, the world largest software company. Dropped out of Harvard to focus on building Microsoft. According to Forbes magazine, Bill Gates has held the position of the world richest man for thirteen consecutive years and he not showing a sign of letting go that position. “To win big, you sometimes have to take big risks.” – Bill Gates “We were young, but we had good advice good ideas and lots of enthusiasm.” – Bill Gates 2.   Thomas Edison : Thomas Edison was labeled dumb and scatterbrain by his school teachers but he went on to become one of the world’s greatest inventors and founded General Electric; one of the most powerful companies in the world. “Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.” – Thomas Edison 3.   Orji Uzor Kalu : He is one of the richest men on the soil of Africa. This young billionaire was rusticated from college for his par

Just 24 hours after herdsmen killed an Imam and 20 people in a village in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger state, another bloody clash between herdsmen and some villagers have claimed five lives in Tungan Malam, a popular cattle market in Paikoro Local Government Area of the state. It was confirmed that the clash reportedly erupted following a fight between a herdsman and a villager. A source said the young herdsman stabbed the other boy, which infuriated the villagers. The villagers mobilised and came for a reprisal attack, during which dangerous weapons were freely used leaving four of the herdsmen dead. The one earlier stabbed by the herdsman died yesterday morning in a private clinic in Paiko. Though the state Police Command confirmed the incident, it noted that the killing took place at a drinking joint within the community. Public Relations Officer of the command, DSP Bala Elkana, said he was not aware of any death in the hospital. “All I can tell you is that this morning (

Two Nigerians accused of selling hard drugs to students in South Africa were thoroughly beaten by a mob. According to Ugo Ugbaje, a South Africa-based Nigerian, the incident occurred at Kuruman Northern Cape area of the country last Friday. Ugbaje shared photos of the attacks on his Facebook page, saying the victims would have died if the police had not intervened. According to Ugbaje, “may God save us in this country, South Africa. Two Nigerian guys were almost murdered yesterday (Friday) in Kuruman Northern Cape. “If not for the police, their lives would have been history by now.” The victims Reacting to Ugbaje’s post, Oageng Mol Louw, a South African, said the attackers were protecting their children’s future, adding “there is no racism in this matter. Protecting our kids and their future is important. “You guys know how dangerous those stuffs are, yet you’re selling them to school kids. Now that’s heartless.” The attack comes two days after two Nigerians were shot dead in the West

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