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Tax Staff Accountant at BKD
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Apr 30, 2013
Interview Details – On campus interview followed by overnight office visit. I believe they stopped providing dinner and lodging to candidates during my time there to save money. Standard office interview except for an odd personality test, followed by lunch, then a manila envelope from a partner with the offer letter.
Interview Question – Just general small-talk. For the most part they know who they want by this point. Answer Question
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Staff Auditor at BKD
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Indianapolis, IN – Reviewed Mar 16, 2013
Interview Details – Recruiting is typically completed through an on campus interviewing process and then a second round of interviews at the office to which you'll be assigned. The initial interviews are very laid back and the recruiter is very knowledgeable and extremely down to earth. They do not employees the "STAR" process (ie. Tell me a time when...} but the questions are more aimed at who you are and if you'll be a good fit with the firm. They are very aware that training for audit is on the job and not just something you learn in college. If you are successful with the first round of interviews, you will be asked to come for an office visit. Nearly everyone who is invited for an office visit will be extended an offer, unless you rub the partners the wrong way. You will meet with three partners or senior managers the day of the office visit. Indianapolis the officer visit is a great experience. They ask you to come into town the afternoon on the day before your interviews, there will be an event (typically a private tour of Lucas Oil Stadium) and then a dinner with many of the partners from the office. After dinner the staff and seniors will take you out for another event, typically something fun with drinks. The next day is interview day and if you get an offer, it will be in your hand before you leave for the day. If I remember correctly there is personality test as well at one of the interviews.
Interview Question – They don't focus on technical expertise type questions or as noted above on STAR questions. Much of the focus is on your resume, so be sure it is in top form. This is a firm that wants to utilize your past experiences and involvements to determine what kind of employee you will be. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – This is your first job so there is little negotiation. Top recruit will get a signing bonus which they call a "education bonus".
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Experience BKD - Summer Program at BKD
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Columbia, MO Mar 2013 – Reviewed Mar 8, 2013
Interview Details – Applied through career services by submitting a resume.
Interview Question – No exceptionally hard questions. The one that probably required the most explaining was a questions about a leadership role I held. The questions was why I wanted that role. View Answer
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Audit Intern at BKD
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Indianapolis, IN Oct 2011 – Reviewed Sep 20, 2012
Interview Details – The hiring and interview process is just like every accounting firm. Interview questions are mainly behavioral and conversational. Then if they like you, you go to an office visit and you have one interview there.
Interview Question – If you could start your college career over what would you do differently? Answer Question
Negotiation Details – I didn't negotiate with them as far as my pay. You are well paid and everyone makes the same. Its hard to negotiate internship hourly pay but definitely a must when you get a full time salary offer.
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Tax Intern at BKD
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Dallas, TX Jun 2011 – Reviewed Dec 22, 2011
Interview Details – They asked me simple questions about myself. I showed interest and enthusiasm
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- Where dO you see yourself in 5 years? View Answer
- Why did you choose tax? View Answer
Negotiation Details – 25 an hour
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Intern at BKD
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Oklahoma City, OK Oct 2010 – Reviewed Sep 15, 2011
Interview Details – One-on-one interview, general questions about my interests, my interest in the company, etc.
Interview Question – What are your career goals? Answer Question
Negotiation Details – none.
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Intern at BKD
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Evansville, IN Sep 2009 – Reviewed Jun 24, 2010
Interview Details – First, I sent in my resume through my university's career services website. The next process was a 1 to 1 interview on campus. After being accepted to move on further, there was an all-day "second interview." For this, the remaining candidates came in for breakfast. Each table had 2 tax partners and 6 candidates. Following this, we were split into two separate groups; one group stayed in the conference room for the presentation while the other group had two additional 1 on 1 interviews with two separate tax partners. After this, the candidates were paired up with a staff member and taken to lunch. After lunch, the groups switched and the people who were watching the presentation were not doing interviews and vice versa.
Interview Question – The most unexpected part is that is wasn't a typical interview. View Answer
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Staff Accountant at BKD
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Bloomington, IN Nov 2008 – Reviewed May 21, 2010
Interview Details – BKD comes to your college and interviews and then if they like you there is an interview at the office where you would like to work.
Interview Question – Are you interested in tax or audit View Answer
Negotiation Details – I told them, after I had my offer, that I was going to interview somewhere else before I could get back to them. They gave me a 1,000 bonus.
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Staff Auditor at BKD
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Jan 11, 2013
Interview Details – Signed up for on-campus interview and met with a recruiter. Received a call the next afternoon that I had been selected for an in-office interview later that month. At the office I met with three separate people and had lunch with a few younger staff and was given my employment offer before leaving that day.
Interview Question – Asked how I dealt with people in a group situation, very common accounting question because all audit work is done in teams. Also discussed work experience and education, my expectations for my career, and 'why did you choose public accounting?" Answer Question
Negotiation Details – No negotiations on offered salaries.
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Staff Consultant at BKD
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Mar 2011 – Reviewed Mar 19, 2011
Interview Details – The interview process was very well put together. We started in the morning with a presentation which was followed by a series of 3 interviews with 5 minute breaks in the middle. We were also offered lunch which was also very good. Everyone in the office seemed to be very friendly and helpful and was able to answer all questions we had.
Interview Question – If you could have any occupation, what would it be and why? View Answer
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