Getting Ahead Check List
✓ Earn good grades. Good grades are an indicator of technical competence in accounting and of a person’s work ethic. ✓ Potential employers place emphasis on interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrate these skills by having well-rounded experiences outside of the classroom. ✓ Actively participate in student organizations to develop leadership skills. Learn to work well within a team.
✓ Develop excellent computer skills. Learn relevant software packages.
✓ Pursue Summer Leadership Programs (SLPs) to gain field experience and build connections. Consider completing internships in the summer semester, in addition to the spring term. ✓ Join Beta Alpha Psi, the honorary student society for accounting, finance and information systems, to gain knowledge about the accounting profession, build professional development, and make connections within the field. ✓ Develop analytical, critical thinking/problem-solving skills, and an understanding of professional ethical standards.
✓ Exhibit accuracy and attention to detail.
✓ Take classes outside of accounting in related fields (data analytics, finance, information systems) to broaden your scope of knowledge.
✓ Stand out by targeting an area of focus during training and make yourself an expert.
✓ Certifications available through the Institute of Internal Auditors or the Institute of Management Accountants may increase job marketability in some areas of accounting. ✓ Accounting is a versatile degree. Students who graduate with a major in accounting may find jobs in many areas of business including banking, financial planning, sales, production management, client management, product development, procurement, and general management.
Recruitment Handbook 2023-2024
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