[Bonk]

Hey Everyone,

I was wondering if anyone has any advice or a link to some good info for someone in my position on how to get a job in public accounting…

– I’m from the Detroit, MI area

– I graduate college in May 2015 (GPA 3.01)

– I had a Corporate Accounting Internship during school (1 1/4 yrs)

– I’ve been studying for the CPA exam since then (Passed FAR, sat for BEC, failed AUD – 74)

– Plan to be DONE with this exam by May 2016

– Now I am ready to start working at a firm (bad timing, busy season I know)

**Any suggestions on getting my name out there and landing interviews for an entry-level Staff Accountant position?

One firm practically told me that they only hire entry-level employees from their internship program (which I stupidly didn’t do in college).

**Is it possible to start at a firm with zero public accounting experience, or should I just say screw it and go corporate for a few years!?

This is making the re-study process for AUD that much harder since its discouraging to hear how hard it is to find a job in public!

**Is it better to contact HR personnel, Manager, or even a Partner??

I’ve been utilizing LinkedIn as much as possible to get HR names and have been guessing their emails.

Applying on the companies websites have proven to be useless throughout college to me so I’m trying more aggressive things like cold calling/e-mailing.

ANY advice would ROCK!!

Thanks guys and good luck in your studies/busy season!!

– Eric

FAR: 85
BEC: 84
AUD: 74, 83
REG: ??