WithumSmith + Brown Interview Questions
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Audit Associate
Entry Easy Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process started with a 20-minute screening, then a 30-minute first round with two managers. They asked only three basic questions, and then I asked them questions. It was pretty straightforward, and I moved on to the second round, which was also 30 minutes and followed the same format.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about this section of your resume?
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Marketing Specialist
Senior Average Neutral experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
The interview process wasn't too hard but took longer than it needed to, in my opinion. It was supposed to be 4 rounds total. The first 3 rounds went by pretty fast because they wanted to hire someone quickly. Then they ghosted me for a few weeks before I got a rejection email. It wasn't a shock because they were initially very friendly and responsive, so when they took ages to reply to my follow-up, I knew it was over. This is fine and happens in job searches, but after weeks of interviews (each about an hour long), it left a bad taste in my mouth.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share an instance where you had to manage multiple projects simultaneously?
WithumSmith + Brown
Service Technician
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Behavioral
The interview process started with an HR call to discuss the position and my background. Next, I had a call with the service technician support manager on the west coast, which was a good conversation and they explained the role well. The hiring manager on the east coast was not on that call, so HR scheduled a separate interview with him. The third interview wasn't great; I was asked generic questions, like about my 5-year plan, and they mentioned that these types of roles are being phased out due to AI and self-service support.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Where do you see yourself in 5 years, considering that these positions may be phased out by AI and self-service support?
WithumSmith + Brown
Accountant
Entry Easy Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
It was a pretty fast process. First, a recruiter called, then I had a Zoom interview with two hiring managers. They were both pretty easy and straightforward interviews, and the interviewers made me feel really comfortable, so it didn't feel like an interview at all. I thought the second round went super well and I was expecting an offer, but two weeks later I got a standard rejection email. I emailed the recruiter for feedback, but she completely ignored me! For an entry-level role where I met all the minimum requirements, I have no idea why I was rejected, and I'll probably never know since the recruiter won't reply. I'm definitely not applying here again.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you tell me about your previous internships?
- What kind of hobbies do you have?
WithumSmith + Brown Interview Questions
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“Can you tell me about the K-1 form and its technical aspects?”
Read reports →“Can you show me how to make a journal entry?”
Read reports →“Would a staff accountant position be a better match for you than a senior one?”
Read reports →“Regarding your time at Jackson Hewitt, did you handle itemized deductions when preparing taxes, and what software did they use for filing?”
Read reports →“What actions would you take if a member of your team was not contributing their fair share?”
Read report →“Have you ever had to deal with a group member who wasn't contributing their fair share?”
Read report →“What led you to choose your specific school over other options?”
Read report →“What area of Accounting are you looking to focus on?”
Read report →“What makes you want to pursue a career in public accounting?”
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