Pirate Career Plan: Accounting

Explore Your Calling
Learn more about yourself in relation to your values, motivations, talents, skills, strengths and areas for improvement.

Prepare for Experience
Broadly explore career possibilities in the accounting field by researching opportunities in a variety of industries.

Obtain Experience
Gain experience, knowledge and skills through internships, part-time jobs, volunteer and leadership positions.

Take Action
Conduct a successful professional career or graduate school search.

Fall Semester:

• Attend a Resume Workshop. Come to annual “Fall Career Fair” and “Meet the Firms” Networking Event.
• Join the Accounting Club and attend meetings.
• Participate in community service activities related to your interests.

Spring Semester:

• Schedule an appointment with your Career Advisor to develop a college resume and discuss your career path.
• Participate in annual “Spring Roundtable in Public Accounting” to meet professionals in the field.
• Attend annual “Spring Career Fair” to line up a summer internship.
• Use Navigator to find internships, volunteer opportunities, and parttime/summer jobs.

Fall Semester:

• Meet with your Academic Advisor to discuss program plan to earn 150 credits.
• Schedule an appointment with your Career Advisor and update your resume.
• Attend annual “Fall Career Fair” and “Meet the Firms” Networking Event.
• Apply to Beta Alpha Psi (requires a 3.0 GPA) and attend weekly meetings.
• Sign up for an Interview Skills workshop.
• Create a LinkedIn profile and identify SHU alumni (Pirate Mentors) to expand your network.

Spring Semester:

• Participate in OCI to apply for Summer Leadership Programs.
• Interview 3 people you know or SHU alumni (including Pirate Mentors) to learn about their Accounting careers.

• Create a cover letter and update your resume with your Career Advisor to add internships and other experiences.
• Participate in Fall OCI to apply for Winter and Summer internships.
• Attend annual “Fall Career Fair” and “Meet the Firms” Networking Event.
• Develop a networking contact list.
• Schedule informational interviews with people you meet during your internships and networking events.

Transfer Students

• Schedule an appointment with your Career Advisor to create/update your resume, and learn how to use Navigator.
• Inquire about Fall OCI and applying for Winter and Summer internships.
• Contact the Transfer Center to help you acclimate to the SHU community.

(**and 5th year for MA program)

• Meet with your Career Advisor to discuss job search strategies.
• Sign up for Fall Practice Interview Day to prepare for Fall OCI.
• Participate in Fall OCI to apply for full time jobs.
• Attend annual “Fall Career Fair” and “Meet the Firms” Networking Event to connect with hiring companies.
• Upload your resume in the “Accounting, Economics, Finance and Math” Resume Book in Navigator.
• Attend CPA Exam Session with NJCPA to learn important information about the application process.
• Create a list of targeted companies and use LinkedIn to network with SHU alumni.
• Use Navigator and other industry websites to apply for professional jobs.

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