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Meet the Firms Tips
- Dress professionally. Don't have a suit? Khakis/dress pants and a polo, blouse, or button-down is fine!
- Consult the list of employers attending, and research what each employer does
- Don't ask questions where the answers can easily be found on the employer's website
- Look confident. It is expected to be anxious when networking, but the trick is to appear as if you're not. Look people in the eye when you speak, be secure in your delivery, and watch how often you use filler words such as "uh, um, ah," etc.
- Prepare an introductory pitch about yourself and what you have to offer. For example:
- "I grew up in Seattle, but moved here to attend university. I'm a junior this year with a major in accounting and a minor in communications. I know that accounting today is much more than numbers in a box so I felt my communications courses would prepare me for the demands of client service. I'm a member of student government, serving as co-chair of the community outreach committee, and in that role I've organized projects for the United Way and Habitat for Humanity. I've researched your company and I know that you offer the resources of a 'Big 4' with the personal touch of a smaller firm, and I believe that combination will give me the best opportunity to contribute and grow my career in the long run."
- If you don't have a lot of work experience, talk about leadership roles, volunteer experiences, or interests/passions you have outside of the classroom that has taught you relevant and transferable skills
- Bring targeted resumes for each employer for which you have an interest
Accounting and Finance Resume Tips
- Bring printed copies of your resume to give to employers. Printing on special resume paper is optional, but available at the campus print shops.
- Remove all typos and grammatical errors (always have a second set of eyes review)
- Keep your resume in reverse chronological order (most recent experience listed first)
- Limit your resume to one page
- Use professional fonts (such as Times New Roman or Arial) with a font size between 10 and 12. White space should be consistent between sections of text.
- No more than 5-6 bullet points for any given section
- Start your bullet points with action verbs
- Highlight accomplishments and skills that are most relevant to the job at hand (see job ads from the companies you're applying to in order to get a feel for this)
- Find resume help in the Career Development Center Job Search Handbook
- Access free, 24-7 online resume help with SkillsFirst. This AI-powered tool can help you start a resume from scratch, reformat a current resume, and provide customized feedback tailored to job descriptions.
- Email cobinternships@mnsu.edu for even more resume guidance and sample resumes
If you need help finding an internship, please email cobinternships@mnsu.edu or schedule an appointment by calling 507-389-2963.
Internship Qualifications:
- 135 hours of work is equivalent to three credit hours of internship.
- The job duties in the position must primarily be sales or sales-related (80% or more).
- The person you report to, or your company mentor, should be in a sales or sales-related role.
Unsure If an Internship Qualifies? Email the job description to cobinternships@mnsu.edu.
If you need help finding an internship, please email cobinternships@mnsu.edu or schedule an appointment by calling 507-389-2963.
Internship Qualifications:
- 135 hours of work is equivalent to three credit hours of internship.
- The job duties in the position must primarily be marketing or marketing-related (80% or more).
- The person you report to, or your company mentor, should be in a marketing or marketing-related field.
Unsure If an Internship Qualifies? Email the job description to cobinternships@mnsu.edu.
