Once you work at Big4, you're automatically rejected by their clients

I've come across a few job postings asking about previous employment at any of the Big4 (even as a non-auditor). If you tick yes, you're automatically rejected even if you're a strong match.

Can someone who understands this explain why does this happen?

31mo ago

SnoozyPanda

Stealth

31mo

Generally, they have non-solicitation clause in the agreement. Many clients do this by simply not hiring people from the other company to honor the agreement. But still, if they want to hire, they can. Generally, no one sues. Many friends of mine who worked as auditor joined their clients. Even some of my friends didn't even inform and simply joined the clients.