Chartered Professional Accountants

Orientation/Wine and CheeseNetworking 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