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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 Consultant at BKD
No Offer – Interviewed in Indianapolis, IN (US) Mar 2013 – Reviewed Apr 11, 2013
Interview Details Attended a pre-night interview on campus where presentation was given by two members of the loan review group. Had a face-to-face 30 minute interview the following morning. Typical behavioral interview and was asked questions about how I felt about the traveling aspect of the job. Asked to attend final round interview in Indianapolis a week or so later. It was about a 3 hour long process during which I interviewed with 3 separate members of the loan review department. All of my interviewers were younger men (mid to late twenties) and were extremely laid back. Talk a lot about sports and made a few jokes. Then all potential candidates were taken out to lunch in the city with the CEO and other members of the firm.
Interview Question – What type of role do you typically try to take in a team environment and how do you work with other people? Answer Question
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Staff Auditor at BKD
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Indianapolis, IN (US) – 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 on Columbia, MO (US) Mar 2013 – Reviewed Mar 08, 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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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 Accountant at BKD
No Offer – Interviewed in Omaha, NE (US) Oct 2012 – Reviewed Oct 22, 2012
Interview Details They had an oncampus interview followed by second round. Both were fairly informal.
Interview Question – The only question I was ever asked. "Tell me about yourself." Answer Question
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Audit Intern at BKD
Accepted Offer – Interviewed on Indianapolis, IN (US) 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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Staff Auditor at BKD
No Offer – Interviewed in Houston, TX (US) Jun 2012 – Reviewed Jul 17, 2012
Interview Details Management and Partners are very polite, overall BKD gives off a good vibe. I've researched the company and it appears the biggest CON is that you have to work extremely hard, though isn't this to be expected in any position? Should anything less be expected? I believe this is a PRO, staying busy/working hard allows for personal growth on many level, this is surely a PRO in my opinion. I understand that I am just an outsider looking in, but my first impression is that BKD would make a great employer and has a lot to offer those willing to work hard for a living.
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Tax Intern at BKD
Accepted Offer – Interviewed on Dallas, TX (US) 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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Staff Auditor at BKD
No Offer – Interviewed in Sep 2011 – Reviewed Oct 12, 2011
Interview Details Interview was mostly behavrioral
Interview Question – Give me an example of a conflict and how did you resolve it. Answer Question
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