New Resume Service

Your Future with the Big 4 on one Sheet of Paper

It is impossible to overstate the importance of your resume. Your career with the Big 4 all starts with a single piece of paper (Tip: if your resume is longer than one page you're already in trouble).

If your resume is not flawless you can almost guarantee that it will end up in the shredder. While this may sound harsh, it is a reality of the Big 4 hiring process. The Big 4 receive thousands and thousands of resumes each year. Only the best resumes lead to interviews and job offers.

Common Pitfalls of the Big 4 Resume

Preparing the perfect resume to submit to the Big 4 is incredibly challenging. Some of the most common mistakes candidates make include:

-Failing to understand how their work experience would translate to the Big 4 position they are targeting

-Over/under utilizing "buzz" words and accounting terminology

-Improperly presenting their GPA
Listing courses they have taken

-Failing to understand the primary -purpose of the resume

-Overstating the importance of their work experience

-Presenting an unclear message

-Using distracting formatting


-Unique 'English as a Second Language' challenges for international students


How I can Help

Your resume should be an asset. It should elevate your experience and present a compelling case to bring you in for an interview. Since starting Big4Guru.com, I have helped thousands of candidates prepare for the Big 4 hiring process. It never ceases to amaze me how often strong candidates attempt to get through the hiring process with a flawed resume. Even the most qualified candidate will not get an interview with the wrong resume.

I want to help you present the perfect resume to the Big 4. I have seen firsthand many, many, times, the difference that a bad and a great resume can make.
Two Services Offered

Option One: Resume Review and Edit

I will review your current resume as if I were a Big 4 recruiter and suggest all the edits necessary to make it 'Big 4 ready.' If I think a complete re-write is necessary I will do that at no additional charge. We will have two 45 minute phone consultations. The first will help me learn your "story" and review any upfront questions I have after readng your resume. During the second call we will review the revisions and discuss my feedback. If you already have a resume, perhaps one that you prepared in a college class, this option is best for you.

Option Two: Complete Resume Write

I will write your resume from scratch. All resumes are handwritten; I do not use cookie-cutter resume software. This service includes three one-hour phone consultations. During each of these calls I will interview you about your education and work experience and craft a resume that presents your unique qualifications. If you do not have a current resume, or would like to start over from scratch, this option is best for you.

Thank you for visiting this site and I look forward to working with you!
Sincerely,

Big 4 Guru


If you are interested in working with the Big 4 Guru to perfect your resume, please send an e-mail to big4guru@yahoo.com with 'Resume Help' in the subject. We will send you more information.

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http://www.cpa2biz.com/Content/media/PRODUCER_CONTENT/Newsletters/Articles_2012/CPA/Jul/LeadingWithStrengths.jsp

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