Sure thing. Happy to chat. I am a second
semester graduate student in the MS IS program. I graduated from Baruch with an
undergraduate in Accountancy, but I came back to complete my CPA 150 credits
and get another shot at recruitment. I took advantage of this opportunity, and
I have accepted an offer as a PwC associate in 2022.
Congratulations
on securing multiple offers this fall, and on accepting PwC! What do you think
helped you stand out in the application processes?
Honestly, I think my work experience is
what made me stand out. I worked in retail, real estate, and corporate
accounting before breaking into public accounting. Even during public
accounting, I worked my way up from a regional firm to a national firm. Every
one of my jobs was in a different role, but I learned different skill sets and
how to be a better professional throughout each of these jobs. I believe these
experiences gave me the confidence and competence to answer any question during
my interviews.
Makes
sense, and so happy to hear it. Speaking of interviews, how did interviews go
overall? Anything you wish you’d known going into them all?
My interviews went very well. I believe
this was because I tried to set the energy of the room. I cannot sing,
but every time before an interview, I would sing two Karaoke songs. These two
songs used up my nervous energy and hyped me up. During the interview, I just
tried to have a conversation with my interviewer, and it flowed naturally. Of
course, I did my research and preparation beforehand. It is cliché but I would
advise to just be yourself.
Karaoke
songs! That’s such a good idea. Glad to hear they went well overall. Any last
bits of advice for students and/or recent grads who might be starting out their
own job search?
My advice to students or recent
graduates is to go at your own pace. During my junior year, I could not even
get a public accounting job, but I took every opportunity that came my way. I
believe we each have our paths, and we all progress at our own pace. Sometimes
we get where we want to quicker, and sometimes it is more roundabout. As long
as you are deliberately working towards your goal, you will get where you want
to be.
For more practical, actionable advice, I
would recommend joining a student organization. Going through the recruiting
process on your own can be tough. I would say to find an organization where
your peers can show you the steps they took to get their dream career. The best
thing about Baruch is our network. Make sure to take full advantage of it. You
never know where these relationships will take you.
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job/internship search, we welcome you to:
- Schedule a 1:1
appointment with a career coach
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hours (Mondays through Thursdays, 4-5pm ET)
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