Interested in a career in accounting, audit, tax, or consulting? Our Industry and Alumni Engagement team recently had conversations with recruiters from KPMG, EY, Deloitte, and PwC and received important recruiting updates that could impact your job search. Keep reading to see what they learned.
What’s Changing?
A major trend among firms is a shorter “offer-to-start” timeline. KPMG and EY are moving toward offering opportunities 12 to 16 months before the internship begins, meaning recruiting is happening closer to actual start dates than in previous years. Some applications close before fall term begins, so be sure to prepare early!
What Recruiters Want Students to Know
1. Include AI Experience
Recruiters consistently emphasized that students should demonstrate AI literacy on their resumes. Coursework, projects, research, or practical use of AI tools can help you stand out.
2. Differentiate Yourself
Many audit and tax resumes look similar. Consider highlighting:
- A unique minor
- Leadership experiences
- Data analytics or technology skills
- International experiences
- Specialized interests or projects
3. Act on Feedback
Recruiters appreciate interns who seek feedback, but they want to see evidence that students apply that feedback and improve.
4. Stay Professional
Recruiters reported cases of students missing interviews or ghosting employers after accepting offers. Professional communication matters and reflects on both you and future UO candidates.
5. Keep Your Grades Up
Even after receiving a return offer, academic performance still matters. Significant grade declines can affect employment offers.
Quick Action Items
- Attend virtual events in Handshake to learn about how to stand out in the application process and to connect with recruiters. Deloitte and EY have events posted now.
- Update your resume. Check out our resume resources to help you get started.
- Add AI-related skills and projects
- Check Handshake regularly, save target jobs and set alerts on Handshake
- Apply as early as possible
Big 4 recruiting is moving fast. Students who prepare early, apply quickly, and clearly communicate their unique strengths will be the most competitive this recruiting season. If you need more help, meet with your Mohr Career Strategy Team to make a plan!
Firm-specific Details
KPMG
Audit & Tax
- Internship postings expected to open September 9
- Internship candidates must have completed at least one accounting course.
- Apply early, as positions fill quickly.
Advisory
- Extremely competitive, with few interns hired nationally.
- Candidates should be open to East Coast locations.
- Applications expected to open September 22
- Postings may only remain open for a few days.
KPMG Early Careers Website – https://www.kpmguscareers.com/early-career/
EY
Audit & Tax
- Focused on shorter “offer to start date” timeline moving toward offering opportunities 12 to 16 months before the internship begins.
- Application window: September 8-30
Consulting & EY-Parthenon
- Application window: September 8-22
- Highly competitive opportunities with limited openings.
- Common locations include New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Austin/Dallas, and San Francisco.
Helpful resource: Early Careers deadlines and application guidance
Deloitte
National deadlines for Audit, Tax, and GPS Consulting opportunities: September 23, October 11, October 25. Use this link to apply.
- Apply as soon as you are ready.
- National priority deadline is September 23, and applications are reviewed ON A ROLLING BASIS.
- Please apply by this deadline if you are hoping to apply to cities outside of the West Coast.
- As a quarter school, our recruiter will be focusing on the Oct 11 deadline.
* A&A = Audit and Assurance
PwC
- 2027 internships and full-time roles: Posting will go live the week of August 31 and close September 25 at 2pm PT.
- 2028 internships: (Limited recruiting in fall 2026 and winter 2027): Postings will go live the week of August 31 and close October 2 at 2pm PT.
- PwC will not be recruiting full-time advisory roles this fall. If full-time advisory roles become available, they will be posted in January.
- 2027 full-time opportunities are now live and will close on September 18.
