How to word what i'm looking to do to a Partner?

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    ppierce
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    So I have years of experience within the Financial Services area. I recently got my CPA and am really looking to leverage my experience and join a public accounting firm to gain experience within the accounting industry. Thing is, i’m willing to do Audit, Tax, Advisory etc…I don’t want to limit my opportunites, yet dont want to come off to a Partner like i have no idea what i want to do.

    Question is, when I contact a Partner via email and he asks “what are you looking to do?” What is my best response so I dont sound like i have no clue what i want but yet am willing to expolre numerous areas?

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    SIMSLAYER
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    Oh OK. For a minute there I thought you were looking to throw a beatin on some d_ckhead partner!

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    #383211
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    Very missleading thread description! Haha.

    I would definitely choose one. Audit, tax, and advisory are completely different. I feel that most firms would want you to decide. I understand you don't want to be limited but if youre in a bigger firm, you won't do it all. Whayevrr you chose is where you will stay. Why would they hire someone that is indecisive if there are plenty of people thay know exactly what they want to do?

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    Fantastic thread title!

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    #383213
    MCLKT
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    HAHAHA! Love the title.

    So, back to the question at hand… I understand you are willing to do any type of public accounting. But that is not what the partner is asking. What do you WANT to do? Really, ask yourself again and answer yourself honestly. What do YOU want to do?

    Whatever the answer is, I would highlight that as your main interest. But also mention you are interested in gaining experience in public accounting in it's entirety. So if there are other opportunities, you would definitely consider a new focus. Or something like that…

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    #383214
    Whatdidyou
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    “Why would they hire someone that is indecisive if there are plenty of people thay know exactly what they want to do? “

    This.

    Advisory, tax, and audit are all TOTALLY different. They'd rather hire a slightly less qualified but enthusiasticly into tax then a more qualified but unsure of him(her)self candidate. For one, turnover really hurts public accounting firms. By being indecisive you're more likely to be there just for the name and then get out.

    PS: There is always someone just as qualified as you.

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