Select Career Opportunities Orientation Program (SCOOP Presentation) What do we look at when we interview. September 15, 2005 ! E

QUALITIES Qualities and Attributes We Seek Public Accounting Appearance and Manner Communication Skills Teamwork Motivation Ambition Confidence Knowledge of Firm/Profession QUALITIES Integrity Technical Competence Broadly Diversified Interest What you say on campus different in the interview Intelligence Maturity and Judgment Leadership Ability to Adjust

Qualities and Attributes We Seek Public Accounting Appearance and Manner Social manners and dress are appropriate Technical Competence Overall GPA Accounting grades relative to overall GPA Accounting related work experience Teamwork Group oriented activities and hobbies Works effectively with others Tactful and diplomatic in sensitive situations

Qualities and Attributes We Seek Public Accounting Integrity No unresolved inconsistencies in the interview Loyalty to a principle, family, organization, etc. Motivation Consistently seeks opportunities for more responsibility/challenges Works well without supervision Leadership Held elective offices Recipient of leadership awards Demonstrates experience at “taking charge” Generates enthusiasm in others

Qualities and Attributes We Seek Public Accounting Knowledge of the Firm/Profession Demonstrates research done on the Firm Avoids generic questions/topics Intelligence Academic performance Uses logical thought process Ability to think quickly on his/her feet Ambition College job experiences Excels in outside activities and has vision of career goals

Qualities and Attributes We Seek Public Accounting Self-confidence Poised and relaxed manner in the interview Desire for responsibility and opportunity versus concern over security Ability to Adjust Balances school, personal and work life Effectively manages stress Readily adjusts to multiple demands and shifting priorities Maturity and Judgment Evidence of logical thinking behind answers to questions Priorities in allocating time

Qualities and Attributes We Seek Public Accounting Communication Skills Responses were readily understood; clarifying questions not needed Uses good grammar and expresses thoughts concisely Active in the interview with follow-up questions Broadly Diversified Interests Evidence of academic interests outside accounting Hobbies indicate variety of interests with deep involvement