Off the Ledger
Your days as a college student are almost numbered. The working world is calling. As you get ready to embark on your career, you have to be thinking, “What am I going to do when I graduate?” “Is a job in public accounting right for me?”
Where do you want to go?
You have so many options. Big firm or small? How do you decide? Where can you go to get the real, honest look at a career in public accounting? What is it REALLY like to be an intern? What will my life be like as a staff accountant?
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At Porter Keadle Moore, LLP (PKM) we’re here to help. We’ve created this blog site just for you! To help you find answers to these and other questions about working in a public accounting firm. Real interns and brand new staff accountants chronicle their experiences with our firm. Read what they have to say. Ask questions, share your opinions and we’ll respond.
Interview Follow Up Can Make a Difference
Debbie Sessions - Chief Operating Officer
If you are a graduating college senior or master’s degree student, you’ve likely participated in several job interviews in preparation for the launch of your new career in public accounting. You took the time to prepare. You looked and acted professionally during your interviews. But, now that the interviews are over, what one simple thing can you do to increase your chances that the job offers come rolling in? Follow-up!
In the article “The Art of Following up with Hiring Managers” on accountingnet.com, it says that 82% of employers surveyed expect job candidates to follow up. Following up with your prospective employer after the job interview will give you an edge over the competition and could make the difference in a tight race. This process, while quick and easy, speaks volumes. An email or phone message shows your excitement and enthusiasm and demonstrates to your future employer the fact that you know how to take initiative and can get the job done.
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