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   jmjones4
   

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   Small CPA firms. If they need somebody, they hire quickly. I got a job with a 10 person firm 6 months before I graduated undergrad. Also, try a corporate headhunter. I know that sounds shady, but alot of time they post jobs of carrerbuilder and stuff. You dont generally have to pay them if you are just getting put in their "database", which means they are not looking for a job specifically for you, but when they get jobs that they think you qualify for they call you and help set up interviews. I used two when I was looking to get out of public and they help land me a few interviews.

   BEC - 79; FAR-79, AUD-80, REG-80
   
   HOLY CRAP I DID IT!!!!

   Posted 1 year ago #
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   thenarvin
   

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   From my understanding, the only way to get an entry level job in public accounting is through campus recruiting. I think that campus recruiting was the best move I made while in college. I was offered three different positions with the Big Four and another with Grant Thorton. I networked my @ss off at those recruiting events, but I'd say they are definitely worth attending. Get to know the campus recruiters from each of the firms. They are invaluable to you in your job search.

   Although we are passing through a dismal time for employment, there are definitely still jobs to be found through campus recruiting. Take advantage of it while you are still in school.

   FAR - 97 AUD - 95 BEC - 92 REG - 04/07

   Posted 1 year ago #
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   PursuitCPA
   

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   Except there is a total of 5 jobs listed on my University's Website for Accounting =) 1-2 are gov jobs that no one ever gets

   Not everyone can get into the big 4 or top 100 firm. This is a huge misconception in school.

   CPA EXAM - Passed

   Posted 1 year ago #
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   stayingfocused
   

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   Good luck with the job search!

   After working at a Fortune 500 company for less than a year, the company went under and I found myself job searching again. After a lot of applications and interviews I was offered 2 positions. Both from corporate companies. So definitely try corporate too. Since you're out of college already, I've found they're the ones that are more likely to hire you. Also put your resume on Monster. Yes, you'll get some annoying calls from insurance companies, but you never know who else might find your resume. That's how I got my current job.

   I'm sure it finds hard right now, but keep trying and you'll find it. Also try the recruiting companies. Only the ones that you don't have to pay for. I worked with one that hooked me up with an interview. I decided to accept another job before that place made a decision though

   FAR: 77, AUD: 67, 78
   REG: 80, BEC: 71, 71, 72, 80
   Ethics: 100

   Posted 1 year ago #

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