Chartered Professional Accountants Orientation/Wine and Cheese Networking evening

CPA Orientation Student: – The Opportunity to gather information and meet representatives from Firms that are recruiting – Learn more about the CPA Profession Recruiters: – Chance for recruiters to meet the applicants

What to do Get out and meet the recruiters, students, partners etc. Be prepared with a simple introduction and generic questions to break the ice Make an impression – make sure you are remembered Talk with recruiters – what do you know about the training office, why are you a great fit for them, who are you as a person Leave a business card and ask for a business card – you can use this to make sure you have the proper spelling of names on your CACEE Form Pick up information about firms – if available

How to prepare Prepare a quick introduction to break the ice – Name – School – with major and year of study – What do you want to know more about the firm or explain something about yourself that fits with what you know about the firm – Prepare 3 questions about the firm what is their training program for new staff (duration, mentorship, etc)/do they use a team approach to account management – if yes how are the teams made up/group activities outside of the office?/what is the layout of their offices – cubicles, open floor plan – what is the recruiters thoughts on that layout and impact on the office dynamic

Tips Dress to Impress Research the Firms that are hiring Prepare to talk about yourself Prepare to talk about their Firm and the recruiter personally (interests, hobbies etc) Prepare questions to ask Have business cards about yourself ready Ask for a business card Do not ask about SALARY Be enthusiastic – be memorable