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HOW TO LA
ND A JOB OR
INTERNSHIP AT T
HE FIRM
OF YOUR CHOICE
R E B E C C A TR E S , P
A R T N E R , WE L L S C O L E M A N
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“If you don’t know where you’re going, you’ll end up
someplace else.”Yogi Berra
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RESEARCH What are the firm’s core values? What types of work does this firm specialize in? What types of industries and clients (e.g., small business)
do they work with?
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NETWORKINGDid you know that, according to research, at least 70 percent of jobs are not published? (Matt Youngquist, present of Career Horizons)
A 2012 study conducted by Right Management of more than 46,000 out of work individuals revealed that networking was 46% effective at helping job seekers find new employment.
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NETWORKING
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NETWORKING
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NETWORKING LOG Who? Where? What? Next steps:
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I am currently a junior at Virginia Tech in the Pamplin College of Business. I will be graduating in May 2016 with a Bachelor’s in Accounting and plan to further my education by completing the Master’s in Accounting program (and fulfilling my 150 hour CPA requirement) by May 2017
In my three years at VT, I have been involved with Epsilon Sigma Alpha (ESA), an international leadership and service organization that gives service-minded students opportunities to volunteer. This past year I was elected Treasurer.
Looking forward the summer of 2016, I am interested in working as an intern at a public accounting firm that focuses on small businesses and individuals of high net worth. This type of internship most closely aligns with my career goals after I finish my Master’s degree.
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UNIVERSITY RESOURCES
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UNIVERSITY RESOURCES Professors
May be able to link you with alumni working at the prospective employer – a “warm” introduction is the best introduction
Visit the Career Center Effective resume writing Mock interviews Information regarding where recent graduates are working
Alumni Network Attend Job Fairs – if you school doesn’t have one specifically for
accounting, consider volunteering to create one. Have clean copies of your resume ready well in advance of
the interview Professional presentation
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WHY SHOULD I HIRE YOU?
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WHY SHOULD I HIRE YOU? Interpersonal Skill or “soft” skills matter – just as much as
technical ability! Decision Making Teamwork Critical Thinking Conflict Resolution Giving and receiving feedback
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WHY SHOULD I HIRE YOU? Why do you want to work here? What can you contribute? Do you have any previous experience that provides you with
an advantage? Be prepared to clearly articulate how your previous experience, either work or school, can translate to valuable skills in this firm.
What attributes truly separate you from your peers?
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ASK THOUGHTFUL QUESTIONS
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ASK THOUGHTFUL QUESTIONS Go to the firm’s website and do a Google search to see what
you can learn on your own. This is helpful formulating your questions. Make sure you work into the conversation that you’ve done so. Example “I see you’ve won the “Best Places to Work” award
four years in a row; that’s great! What do you think your firm does particular to win year-over-year?”
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HAVE QUESTIONS READY Job-specific questions are not off limits and demonstrate to
the interviewer that you are thinking ahead Would I be required to choose a niche area (e.g. audit or
tax), or would I be a generalist? What are the hours that are required? Will I be expected to travel (NOTE: this is not always as
glamourous as it may seem…)? What types of training does the firm provide?
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READING Hello, Old Friend, A Resource Guide for Career Development –
Mike Jones Now, Discover Your Strengths – Marcus Buckingham
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CONTACT INFORMATION Email: [email protected] Website: www.wellscoleman.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/RebeccaTres Twitter: @BeckyTres