STARTING A CAREER ENG 302 – Project 4 Mary Cozzi, Jade Hansen & Fanjin Meng

BACKGROUND RESEARCH- JADE HANSEN Business Entrepreneurship: To be an entrepreneur, schooling is not necessary but it would better the chances of success. Entrepreneurs also have to be able to handle and control any and all situations that they or their business might face. The internship I am working with now will help me better understand running a business, before I get out there in the world on my own. Young Entrepreneurs Across America has given me the chance to run my own business without any financial obligations and with the help of previous interns. For my major, internships are not a requirement but do give you an upper-hand and better understanding. It might also help later in life when applying for things like bank loans. As an entrepreneur you can and will use your business and personal connections all the time. The wonderful thing about entrepreneurship, is the freedom of choosing what to do and when to do. Business Entrepreneurship: To be an entrepreneur, schooling is not necessary but it would better the chances of success. Entrepreneurs also have to be able to handle and control any and all situations that they or their business might face. The internship I am working with now will help me better understand running a business, before I get out there in the world on my own. Young Entrepreneurs Across America has given me the chance to run my own business without any financial obligations and with the help of previous interns. For my major, internships are not a requirement but do give you an upper-hand and better understanding. It might also help later in life when applying for things like bank loans. As an entrepreneur you can and will use your business and personal connections all the time. The wonderful thing about entrepreneurship, is the freedom of choosing what to do and when to do.

BACKGROUND RESEARCH- FANJIN MENG Accounting: As an accountant, it is necessary to have extensive knowledge system and proficiency of the knowledge. Because at the work, accountants need to use the knowledge to conduct financial operations and to make financial summary. Daily study can help you to understand the knowledge, responsibility and working areas of accounting better. To get internship is more like icing on the cake. Through internship, you can be familiar with the work of accountants and gain experience for your after working. Meanwhile, you can try your best to obtain a certified public accountant. It would be a good proof, it represents you get a CPA certificate and at the same time you can engage in auditing, statistics, economics, and other professional work and you can work at the accounting firm. Accounting: As an accountant, it is necessary to have extensive knowledge system and proficiency of the knowledge. Because at the work, accountants need to use the knowledge to conduct financial operations and to make financial summary. Daily study can help you to understand the knowledge, responsibility and working areas of accounting better. To get internship is more like icing on the cake. Through internship, you can be familiar with the work of accountants and gain experience for your after working. Meanwhile, you can try your best to obtain a certified public accountant. It would be a good proof, it represents you get a CPA certificate and at the same time you can engage in auditing, statistics, economics, and other professional work and you can work at the accounting firm.

BACKGROUND RESEARCH- MARY COZZI Business Law: In order to become an attorney, schooling is absolutely necessary. There are only two things that matter in order to be considered for enrollment into law school and they are LSAT scores and GPA. Work experience and internships are important as well, but if you are considering law school than your main focus should be doing well in undergrad. Although I am currently an intern at a law firm, I feel like I can maintain the balance between both school and work. I am part of two organizations on campus, the Business Law club and the co-ed business fraternity, Delta Sigma Pi. I find these two organizations to be very beneficial and they really add to your resume when applying to law schools. Business Law: In order to become an attorney, schooling is absolutely necessary. There are only two things that matter in order to be considered for enrollment into law school and they are LSAT scores and GPA. Work experience and internships are important as well, but if you are considering law school than your main focus should be doing well in undergrad. Although I am currently an intern at a law firm, I feel like I can maintain the balance between both school and work. I am part of two organizations on campus, the Business Law club and the co-ed business fraternity, Delta Sigma Pi. I find these two organizations to be very beneficial and they really add to your resume when applying to law schools.

BACKGROUND RESEARCH Similarities: All three fields require schooling and a better understanding of their fields. Each also look for students or workers who have experience and internships are always a plus too. These three fields also have a similarity with a basic business background. We also all rely on one another. We all keep each other in business. Similarities: All three fields require schooling and a better understanding of their fields. Each also look for students or workers who have experience and internships are always a plus too. These three fields also have a similarity with a basic business background. We also all rely on one another. We all keep each other in business. Differences: Although they have similar ground work, these areas do become very different once graduate school begins. Again, once you actually join the work force they have different jobs and skills. Differences: Although they have similar ground work, these areas do become very different once graduate school begins. Again, once you actually join the work force they have different jobs and skills.

GET THE JOB Prepare your application properly for the job you are applying for. Prepare your application properly for the job you are applying for. Make sure you point out the characteristics and skills the employers are looking for. Make sure you point out the characteristics and skills the employers are looking for. Familiarize yourself with the job and the expectations. Familiarize yourself with the job and the expectations. Having prior knowledge and experience is always a plus. Having prior knowledge and experience is always a plus. Practice but not rehearsed. Be mentally and physically prepared for your interview. Practice but not rehearsed. Be mentally and physically prepared for your interview. Employers are looking for leadership, time management, organization and positive attitudes. Employers are looking for leadership, time management, organization and positive attitudes. Always thank employer for their time and consideration. Always thank employer for their time and consideration. Once hired, be prepared to have background checks (including social media) and be productive moving forward. Once hired, be prepared to have background checks (including social media) and be productive moving forward.

EDUCATION AND SKILLS Business Entrepreneurship, Accounting and Business Law all require college education and experience. Business Entrepreneurship, Accounting and Business Law all require college education and experience. They are all interconnected and dependent on each other. They are all interconnected and dependent on each other. All 3 require the same and similar college classes and background, until upper division courses. All 3 require the same and similar college classes and background, until upper division courses. We are connected at the beginning of our journey, via schooling and then again at the career level, working with one another. We are connected at the beginning of our journey, via schooling and then again at the career level, working with one another. These careers also overlap in business ethics and laws. We are all required to follow certain expectations and guidelines. These careers also overlap in business ethics and laws. We are all required to follow certain expectations and guidelines. Have a good background in international laws, math, writing and computer/Microsoft knowledge. Have a good background in international laws, math, writing and computer/Microsoft knowledge.

CAREER TRAJECTORY Business Entrepreneurship: opening and running my own successful business. Possibility of branching out and having a name brand. Business Entrepreneurship: opening and running my own successful business. Possibility of branching out and having a name brand. Accounting: Obtain CPA and become professional accountant for a large accounting firm. Possibility to open own accounting firm. Accounting: Obtain CPA and become professional accountant for a large accounting firm. Possibility to open own accounting firm. Business Law: while in law school, practice/work for a well-known law firm or a legal department for a large corporation. Possibly open own law firm. Business Law: while in law school, practice/work for a well-known law firm or a legal department for a large corporation. Possibly open own law firm. Connection: All businesses need accounting and law divisions. Accountants and business law firms need business to be in business. Both accountant and business law majors have the potential to open their own firms, which is business entrepreneurship. Connection: All businesses need accounting and law divisions. Accountants and business law firms need business to be in business. Both accountant and business law majors have the potential to open their own firms, which is business entrepreneurship.

CLOSING Overall, business entrepreneurship, accounting and business law have many similarities and common attributes. Similar ground work and schooling requirements, as well as applying for and getting a job. Overall, business entrepreneurship, accounting and business law have many similarities and common attributes. Similar ground work and schooling requirements, as well as applying for and getting a job. Each of us have done lots of researching to understand our career fields in more detail. We have also made some really good choices in schooling and internships. Our next steps are to finish undergraduate schooling and move on forward in each of our areas the best way for us individually. Each of us have done lots of researching to understand our career fields in more detail. We have also made some really good choices in schooling and internships. Our next steps are to finish undergraduate schooling and move on forward in each of our areas the best way for us individually.