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Career Fairs & Networking Expos
MSCPA Fall Career Fair & Graduate School Expo (10/18/11)
On Tuesday, 39 accounting firms, government agencies and graduate schools participated in the annual MSCPA Fall Career Fair & Graduate School Expo at the Sheraton Hotel, at Copley Place. There was a great turnout among job seekers from colleges throughout New England. Many of the recruiters reported they were impressed with the applicants who will hopefully become future hires.
MSCPA Fall Career Fair Prep Nite (10/12/11)
Approximately 25 MSCPA student members had a chance to perfect their elevator speech and handshake at the Society's Career Fair Prep Nite on October 12. The job seekers reported that they greatly benefited from mock interviews with professionals from local accounting firms and breakout sessions that focused on networking skills and the CPA exam. Special thanks to our sponsor, Becker Professional Education, and the following individuals who contributed to the success of the event:
Career Services
"The Next Step" - A workshop to help you transition from college to career (4/5/11)
Location: PwC, 125 High Street Boston, MA
This special workshop, organized by the MSCPA and hosted by PwC, focused on how to build a network and prepare for a Career Fair/Job Interview. Volunteers welcomed accounting students into PwC where they listened to presentations and participated in skill-building activities. A panel of recruiters gave students insight on how put their best foot-forward. After the talks were over the students were able to put their new skills to the test networking over refreshments.
Students reported that the event helped them feel more confident in the pursuit of their accounting careers.
Here is what some students said of the event: "Hearing from the HR professionals on how to make a positive impression definitely helped me. I never knew what they were looking for before and now I do."
Another student reported, "The networking piece was a great wealth of information. The interviewing strategies were very beneficial and I learned some new things in regards to using technology for thank you notes."
Thank you to PwC for hosting the event and sponsoring the reception. Thank you to the following volunteers who made the event a success: Herve Cote, Abrams Little-Gill Loberfeld; Wendy DeFeo, Grant Thornton; Michael Feeley, CPA, StoneTurn Group LLP; Karin Gilmartin, McGladrey; Kristie Koskey, PwC; Kathryn A. Polak ,The Titus Group INC; Melissa Sawyer, Bentley University; Alison Simons, Braver; Kerry Stakem, PwC; Jamie Sullivan, PwC; Gillian Taitz, PwC; and Ann Ulett, PwC.
Seeking a position in public accounting?
Contact these firms that generously contributed to the MSCPA Firm Scholarship Program.
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What kind of compensation can I expect in the accounting profession?
Becoming a CPA may be one of the most challenging career tracks but it is also one of the most rewarding. Take a look at the latest salaries for both public and corporate professionals from the 2011 Robert Half Salary Guide.
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Brand Yourself
A work booklet that teaches you how to take control and improve your own personal brand. When someone hears your name what do you want them to think?
Making an Impression
This booklet gives useful information on how to make a favorable impression to employers. It also teaches how to network, create an elevator pitch, and how to prepare for an interview.
Recruiting: 10 Tips for Accounting Students
Looking to launch a career in accounting? Check out this blog. It has great tips that lead to success.
MSCPA Career Center
The MSCPA's Career Center allows you to post your resume, search for internships and job opportunities in the commonwealth, and download the latest edition of the College Guide to Public Accounting Firms in Massachusetts.
Start Here Go Places
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American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
A clearinghouse for information on accounting career paths and advancement within the profession, salaries, hiring trends, resume writing, and interviewing techniques.
Job Web
Career advice for prospective and graduating college students and their parents.US Dept. of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook. A guide to the outlook of accounting and auditing careers.
US Dept. of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook
A guide to the outlook of accounting and auditing careers.
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Download the MSCPA's 2011 guide that lists approximately 70 participating firms actively recruiting college students and individuals seeking a career change.
