Recap | Bernie's Q&A Session – Your Roadmap to Deloitte

1. Securing the Offer

"My summer internship paved the way."

• 2017 Summer Internship: Applied March-April → June offer

• Interview: Behavioral-focused with Manager/Senior Manager

• Full-time Conversion: Skipped group assessment due to internship performance

• Pro Tip: Maintain strong relationships with mentors – they’re often consulted during final hiring decisions.

  
  

2. Interview Deep Dive

"Tailor your story to the role."

• Partner Interview (20 mins):

  • Interns: Highlight project contributions

  • New applicants: Showcase academic/leadership highlights

• Key Traits Sought: Problem-solving, adaptability, teamwork

  
  

3. Why Tax?

"Data science meets real-world application."

• Leveraged statistics background in tax data analytics

• Chose Deloitte’s Tax Management Consulting for its hybrid of finance + data

  
  

4. School Preferences?

"No rigid ‘target list’, but networks matter."

• Example: Shanghai University of Finance alumni dominance in tax roles

• Golden Rule: Competence > pedigree – don’t self-eliminate!

  
  

5. Certification Guide

"Strategic credentials open doors."

Department	Preferred Certs
Tax	CPA, CTA, ACCA, US/AU CPA
Audit	CPA
Consulting	Varies by specialization

• For Tax Roles: CTA = instant credibility

  
  

6. Leadership Showcase

"Demonstrate, don’t declare."Resume:

• Quantify team leadership in projects/work experienceInterview:

• Initiator: Allocate roles/timelines in group discussions

• Synthesizer: Deliver concise summaries

• Mediator: Resolve conflicts with data-backed insights

7. Interview Prep

"Know thyself, know the role."

• 2 Rounds: Group case → Partner interview

• Preparation Triad:

  1. SWOT self-analysis

  2. Resume storytelling

  3. Research department values (e.g., tax = detail orientation)

     
     

8. Degree Bias?

"Performance > Pedigree"

• 50% of Bernie’s team joined undergrad

• Pathways:

  • Deloitte Club (Ideal for sophomores)

  • Winter internships

  • Referral-powered lateral hires

    
    

Key Takeaways

✅ Internships = Fast Track

✅ Certifications = Role-Specific

✅ Leadership = Situational Intelligence

✅ Networking > School Brand

"At Deloitte, we don’t hire resumes – we invest in trajectories." – Bernie