How has your experience and training prepared you for working with Deloitte?
"I frequently revisit my career plan and revise my goals accordingly, sometimes compulsively, as I take pride in how far I've come, and it helps me gauge how to take my success further. I've been working towards this moment for a while, and I feel every stage has prepared me for this moment."
Marketing oneself can be a balancing act between sounding humble or coming off as an arrogant braggart. Before speaking to your merits and outlining your accomplishments in detail, it's crucial to research and find commonalities between your ideals and the core values of Deloitte and underline them in your answer. Once you've done your due diligence in this regard, you'll better be able to detail how what you've learned from those experiences has prepared you for this opportunity with Deloitte.
When it comes to their core values and culture, you want to come across as already having a head start. You want to convey your like-mindedness and that it will take no time during your onboarding to get up to speed. You want to convey in principle that you are already one of them. Take a look at these excerpts from their mission statements and core values;
"Our shared values guide the way we behave in order to make a positive and enduring impact. Through our work, we serve the public interest by advancing business, reducing risk, and inspiring confidence. We develop leaders who thrive on working together to tackle the toughest challenges, preparing clients to succeed both now and in the future. In our marketplace, nothing is more important than our reputation and, accordingly, we commit to conducting business with honesty, distinctive quality, and high levels of professional behaviour. At the heart of Deloitte culture is the understanding that "we are all in this together." We place a premium on respect, fairness, and trust - working together to achieve our aspirations. We recognise potential, value varied skill sets and experience, reward performance, and provide opportunities for growth and leadership. We are committed to attracting, retaining, and advancing a diverse workforce, while fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels a sense of belonging and can grow. We are committed to enable growth, achievement and pride for all. We work with a collaborative mindset and deliver tangible, measurable, attributable impact. We measure success not only by metrics, but also by strength of the relationships we build, the level of innovation we bring to solve problems, and the company we keep as deliver the best of Deloitte to the world."
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Anonymous Answer
As an external audit manager of multinational companies, my experience and training have prepared me well for working with Deloitte. Throughout my career, I have worked with a wide range of clients across various industries, providing me with a deep understanding of different businesses and their unique challenges.
Additionally, I have received extensive training in auditing, including a thorough understanding of auditing standards and best practices. I have also developed strong project management and communication skills, which are essential for managing complex audit engagements and working effectively with clients and team members.
Furthermore, I am familiar with Deloitte's audit approach and methodologies, having worked with them in the past on joint engagements. This experience has given me insight into the firm's values and culture, and I am confident that I can contribute to Deloitte's success and help drive the growth of the audit practice.
Overall, my experience and training have prepared me to bring value to Deloitte as an external audit manager, and I am excited about the opportunity to work with such a highly respected firm.
Jaymie's Feedback
Exceptional! Your detailed response provides much insight into your background and experience.
Anonymous Answer
Working in the Enterprise Sales, Strategy & Commercial Department alongside experienced managers and directors of ex-Consultants at MNCs has provided me with invaluable firsthand experience and training. I have honed my problem-solving and communication skills through tailored sales pitches, developed client relationship management with new and existing accounts, and embraced teamwork, professionalism, and integrity in representing my company. With a results-oriented mindset and a drive to win deals, I have closely collaborated with my mentors, ensuring strategic initiatives are always in our favor. Regularly revisiting my career plan and adjusting my goals accordingly, I take pride in my progress and feel prepared to take on the role of a Consulting Analyst at Deloitte with determination and readiness.
Marcie's Feedback
Excellent! It sounds like your past work experiences have definitely helped prepare you for this role. It's great that you mention problem-solving, communication, teamwork, professionalism, and integrity. Trying to connect what you have to offer with the skills and qualities mentioned in the job ad is best. Nice job!
Anonymous Answer
Because my old workplace didn't use much English on the job, I had to practice my English a lot in order to be able to work with Deloitte.
Jaymie's Feedback
Can you think of any skills that you gained at the previous job that have prepared you for this role? Customer service, accounting, client management, etc. Also, if you have a formal education, training, or certifications, it would be appropriate to share that here as well. This is your chance to really sell yourself and convince the interviewer your skills and experience would make you a good fit for the role.
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