Hi! My name is Zoe and I am a rising sophomore at Indiana University Bloomington where I am majoring in Accounting. I plan to graduate in the Fall of 2023. I was added to the Monroe Shine team in May 2021 as an Administrative Accounting Intern and I’ve learned a lot in my short time with the company.
Even though I came to Monroe Shine with only one year of
college under my belt, I feel as though I’ve gained a lot of insight into the
world of public accounting. Being a part of the regular day to day operations
of the company has reassured me that accounting is the right career path for
me. I have contributed to different projects as well as standard daily
procedures. This has allowed me to be a part of the entire company, not just
one area.
I think that all students should try to be a part of a
summer internship in order to gain experience as a young professional. In my
time with Monroe Shine I have learned so much about professionalism and working
in an office setting. Having worked in other typical “teenager jobs” like
babysitting and food service, the more professional atmosphere has given me
additional skills to use going forward. Another way I have found to grow my network
as a young professional has been through the Women in Accounting club at IU.
This group of young women comes together to meet with professionals and learn
from their experience.
My advice to you, coming from a sophomore with a lot to
learn herself, is to put yourself out there and meet as many people as you can.
Growing your future is all about making connections and extending your network.
You can never have too much experience and there’s always more to be learned. I
have really enjoyed learning from some of the best in the business here at
Monroe Shine and I wish you luck on your mission to find an internship!
