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?
See your future...
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.
Authentic Women Executives
Nicole Knox - Tax Intern
Authenticity serves women executives well, according to Julie Wolf, Ph.D., managing director of RHR International. Wolf conducted interviews with 100 female executives ranging from vice presidents to chief executives on the topic of what it takes to be successful in an executive position, particularly from a psychological perspective.
The research found that successful women are both externally and internally authentic. Others view these women as being genuine and real as well as having a core confidence. They also have a sense of calm, empowerment and integrity, and are upfront about family and community commitments.
By being genuine and bringing your whole self to the table it will allow for greater employee communication and trust. This doesn’t just apply to women, but to everyone in the workforce. Bringing in your experiences on and off the job, liking yourself and just being yourself at work will help you be more authentic, which could open up many new doors in your job!
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