Before getting into the actual blog post, I want to introduce you to Monroe Shine, this blog and myself. Monroe Shine & Co. CPAs is a full service accounting and consulting firm with offices in Louisville, KY, New Albany and Bedford, IN. I am Amelia Smith, the Manager of Practice Development, which basically means I head up the firm’s marketing, business development, and recruiting efforts. I love my job, but particularly enjoy the recruiting aspect. The purpose of this blog is to offer college students, specifically accounting undergrads, tips on recruiting, interviewing, and, in general, the transition between college life and the corporate world. I had my share of job hunting and job disasters, but was finally lucky enough to find a profession I love. The road is tough for most of us, and I hope to help you by sharing all the things I didn’t know as an undergrad and learned the hard way. So, without further ado, here we go!
The 2011/2012 school year is upon us, and Monroe Shine is gearing up for the fall 2011 recruiting season! It wasn’t too long ago that I was in college (no, I’m not that much older than you, so if you meet me on campus, please don’t call me ma’am). My biggest dilemmas were what to eat for lunch and finding a date for the upcoming football game... tough life. I knew that the task of finding a job came at the end of college, but it never occurred to me that the job market was about to crumble under my feet. I definitely wasn’t prepared to hunt for a job; we’re talking hunt like a caveman hunting a buffalo with a toothpick. Just getting an interview was an occasion worth celebrating at the finest steakhouse. And that was just the beginning of things. You face a day that is even more difficult. Jobs are scarce, and just as things started to look up, the market changed its mind. My intention is not to stress you out, but to sympathize and hopefully offer help.
Whether you are a sophomore or a senior, you are excited to get back to college life, friends, parties, and maybe even class… right? What you may not realize is that every party and every committee meeting offers just as much value as attending class. The people you meet in college (and their families, friends, etc.) are your ticket to getting a job after you graduate. Of course, I am not suggesting that you skip class to attend a party (I’m not allowed to say that) or that you make friends only with people who are well connected. But, what I am saying is- go. Just go. Go out and meet your friend’s friends; go to a meeting for a new organization; go to lunch with people; make connections! You never know who you will meet and what bonds you will form that will help you in the future. It might sound a little self-serving, but chances are your friends and connections will be asking for your help as well. We have to lean on each other in today’s world. Offer your hand to someone, and you will receive their hand in return.
At the risk of being too lengthy, (this blog also acts as a method of work-related procrastination) the following article not only inspired this blog, but it also offers excellent tips for networking and interviewing. There are 2 main take-aways from this article: 1. Networking is a way of life. 2. Job-fairs, internships, etc. are all just informal job interviews. Just because you’re not wearing a suit or sitting across the table from a future employer does not mean they aren’t interviewing you. And trust me, recruiters always remember who made a bad first impression!
The article that inspired this Blog: http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2011/08/10/tips-for-young-professionals-on-how-to-become-master-networker/
At the risk of being too lengthy, (this blog also acts as a method of work-related procrastination) the following article not only inspired this blog, but it also offers excellent tips for networking and interviewing. There are 2 main take-aways from this article: 1. Networking is a way of life. 2. Job-fairs, internships, etc. are all just informal job interviews. Just because you’re not wearing a suit or sitting across the table from a future employer does not mean they aren’t interviewing you. And trust me, recruiters always remember who made a bad first impression!
The article that inspired this Blog: http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2011/08/10/tips-for-young-professionals-on-how-to-become-master-networker/
Cheers!
Manager, Practice Development
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