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.
Must Reads for Job Seekers
David Berry - Audit Staff
Looking for the perfect job can be quite stressful, especially if you are a recent graduate from college. All the resumes, cover letters, and practice interview questions can become pretty overwhelming. Preparing ahead of time can make the process of finding your job much easier.
A recent article written by Susan Johnston on YoungMoney.com highlights three new books that will be all you need to get yourself through your job search!
Brazen Careerist: The New Rules for Success by Penelope Trunk - “Take everything you think you ‘know’ about career strategies, throw them away, and read this book because the rules have changed.” Said author Guy Kawasaki.
Career Wisdom for College Students: Insights You Won’t Get in Class, on the Internet, or from Your Parents by Peter Vogt - Former college career counselor and MonsterTRAK career coach uses his experience to tackle many concerns students face during their job search.
Getting from College to Career: 90 Things to Do Before You Join the Real World by Lindsey Pollak - Campus Career Advisor states, “Perfect for today’s students, who inevitably want what they want when they want it.”
Now the next step is to get reading and find the job you’ve been searching for!
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