Week of Oct 4

I've heard some of my friends begin listing their daily thanksgiving to God. I thought it will be a good idea to start one on my own, to count God's blessings and grace each day.

So here I am:
I AM THANKFUL FOR:

Thursday:
No class today.yay!!, my bible study groups, the fact that I have not anything back from Deloitte --> it means that even though I can be rejected anytime soon, but I may have a chance to get the 2nd round interview...

Friday:
A brand, new day. Again, I can wake up very late HAHAHA

Saturday:
My last pre-marriage counseling session with Pak Hosea, Thank you Pdt. Hosea for your time and counseling to us. It's definitely helpful for our relationship. Eat good food in Japan Town SF and had some banana ice cream crepes..yummmoo.. Drive to Point Reyes safely and ate fresh oysters with Richard's friends. Be able to view God's creation of nature at the top of Point Reyes --> beautiful sand dunes, lakes, cows and deers :P

At Point Reyes eating Fresh Oysters + Lime + Hot Sauce

Beautiful isn't it?

Frank Rimerman's Interview

I interviewed with Frank Rimerman today. Since I have interviewed with this firm last semester and with the same person, she is kind of already know who I am. So most of the time, she always asked me if I have questions for her or about the company. I feel it's weird because she doesn't even ask me anything.

I think I am 99.999% sure I won't get the 2nd round :(

Btw, up to now, I haven't received any email from Deloitte yet. So still waiting for the news. Hopefully, good news.

Next Step?

Tomorrow is my interview with Frank Rimerman. But, I am not as prepared as Deloitte's. I think because deep down, I know that FR don't sponsor H1B.

Starting today, all the Big 4 will notify us regarding the next step of the interview process. To be honest, I am not as nervous as 2 weeks ago about the decision to proceed with the 1st round. But anyway, some of the people I know already got rejected by the firms. Deloitte even has sent out rejection email to audit applicants. But I am guessing that tax is always late.

Porbably tomorrow.

October is here

Can't believe that it's already October!! Which means that 2.5 months till we tie our knot.. yay
I am so drowned with my busy-ness and not realizing that time does go very fast. I remember it was still January, my Master has just started, i am looking for an internship, we were going back to indo for engagement.. and now.. i am almost done with school, looking for a job and getting married soon.

I am starting to feel nervous, excited, basically a mix of emotions here :)

Today's Interview

Today, I interviewed with Deloitte at 10:30AM. I arrived at their receptionist lobby 15 minutes early. As soon as I found out that the person who was interviewing me is someone I know and met while at the career fair, I was delighted. I think she was the one who referred me to the recruiter because she was impressed by my resume. Anyway, the overall interview was great. I enjoyed talking to her and she did not ask hard questions. As far as I know she mostly asked about resume questions. But also asked some teamwork question and work that exceeds expectations. My only concern is my visa status. She asked me at the beginning if I need sponsorship. And at the end I asked her if my status would be a problem. I think since she is not a recruiter, she is not sure about it but she thinks that Deloitte still sponsors intl students.

I hope that I will get the 2nd round. I am really hoping.

Preparing for the Interview

This weekend, I have dedicated my time to prepare and rehearse some possible interview questions. I want to give all my best to my Wed's interview. I really hope that I can go to the 2nd round interview.

But I know, whatever the result is, God knows me best. Yes, if I don't get it, I will be disappointed. But I will choose to trust and obey my Father in heaven :)

Matthew 6:34-35
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

DOTA

Hahaha... surprised that as a woman I play Dota?? I played warcraft after my O level back in 2003. So, I used to play warcraft and I loveee it. And now I have a company to play warcraft ever since my bro is here, I start playing again.. yipeee... Also, because nowadays DOTA is more common and popular than warcraft, I begin learning to master my skill in controlling my chosen hero. Well, I am not that good though.. My hero is always under-level compared to the rest :( I always use Razor as my hero. We'll see how long does it take for me to be expert hehehe

Waiting and Waiting

Tuesday, Sept 22, 2009 at 9:50PM

I called my school friend about something. I asked her if she heard any news from any of the firms yet. Well, good news for her, she has just been emailed that she got an interview with Deloitte. Well, she applied for audit though. But I am getting anxious and anxious. Don't know if I got an interview with Deloitte or not. But the rest of the big 4 have not notified us yet. Cross my fingers...

Wednesday, Sept 23, 2009 at 1:03PM

Yes. waiting is very tough... I am still waiting the response from the recruiters. So far.. I heard none.. My heartbeat is pumping so nervously. Probably Deloitte is out.. But the rest..? Leave it in God's hand.

Wednesday, Sept 23, 2009 at 3.25PM

When I came for mock interview, two people got the interview invitation for audit at Deloitte and one of them just received email invitation for interview at KPMG. So jealous of them. I was very much discouraged. Again, it's almost the end of the week, but how come I still have no answer?
Later that evening in class, I just found out that one of my friend who applied for audit, was already denied the interview invitation from Deloitte since Monday. So I don't know. I mean some of them have received the notification whether or not they got the interview. I don't know if it's good news or bad news for me.


Thursday, Sept 24, 2009 at 4.48PM

As expected, PwC did not give an invitation to interview for international student anymore. So when I saw the email from PwC, I wasn't surprised at all. But, most importantly, I am still waiting for the rest of the Big 4's response. Goshh!! This is killing me..

Friday, Sept 25, 2009 at 2:00 PM

Still no response! I thought today will be the last day to notify.

Friday, Sept 25, 2009 at 3:56 PM

Got rejected by KPMG

Friday, Sept 25, 2009 at 5:31 PM

Got rejected by EY
As soon as I received this email, I was highly discouraged. Deloitte has not gotten to me yet so I thought it will be another rejection email. Basically, I was 100% sure that I wont get any interview with the Big 4. I felt that why are they not giving me a chance to interview. I feel that I have a great credential and it's up to luck to be selected or not. After I interview, it will be 80% of my performance and 20% luck. Well, I am sad :(

Friday, Sept 25, 2009 at 6:25 PM

I told Richard that I did not get any interview with the Big 4. He calmed me down. Then, as soon as I opened up my email, I saw a new message in my inbox titling "Deloitte Interview -- Congratulations!" omg.. when I see this... It is beyond my expression. Thank you God for giving me the chance to interview with one of the Big 4. I know whatever the result is, I know that God still has the best for me yet to come. But of course, I would like the job, God! :)

Fall Semester Starts

The title speaks for itself. So it means that starting today, I will be taking 3 classes per week for 10 weeks. Compared to the previous sessions, I think this semester will be tougher and requires more work because the topic is more complex. I am taking C Corporation tax, International tax and Accounting for Income tax - Monday to Wednesday. Surely, this semester will be more stressful for me because besides taking harder classes, I am looking for a job, having a huge responsibility as a National Secretary for BAP, taking pre-marital counseling classes and lastly, preparing for my wedding. I am hoping that this semester will end soon.. Hehehe... Can't wait.. :)

Accounting & Finance Fair

Today is the beginning of my long, stressful search for a job. Fall semester is where all the accounting firms both big and small recruit the students to work full time next year. To be honest, I don't like all the process of recruiting and interviews. It is so nerve-racking and frustrating especially if you don't get the interview, get the interview and do not pass for the 2nd round, get the 2nd round and think that we did well but unfortunately do not get a job offer. And more than that, impressing the firm professionals, polishing my resume and cover letter, practicing for interview questions, answering hard and never-thought-about-it questions are all the things that makes me nervous, anxious.

For today's fair, I had the chance to talk with EY, KPMG, Deloitte, BPM, Mohler Nixon and the smaller firms. I managed to get their business cards and emailed a thank you note to them. Some of them replied, while others don't. I did not come to PwC's booth because they are not sponsoring international students anymore. I once got an offer from them 3 years ago but unluckily, I did not get the H1B visa so they rescinded the offer. But anyway, I just hope that the firms that I talked to, will give me a chance to interview with them. I am still polishing the Big 4's essays and will submit by this week. The deadline is this Sunday midnight.

I am writing about this work journey because the future is still unclear to me. And I just hope one day I can look back to this blog and thank God for His guidance and blessings for whatever I have been through.

Philippians 4:6-7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.