By Christa Shelley

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Cal Poly Society of Accountants

• By Christa Shelley

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Overview

• Meet the Firms
• Mock Interviews
• Bowling with the Firms
• Firms Tours
• Fundraising
• Spring Banquet
• Reasons To Join

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Meet the Firms

• Networking
• Start conversations
• Get business cards
• Learn about the different firms
• Learn about yourself
• Send thank you letters or emails

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Mock Interviews

• Career Center - 5 nonmembers
• Rated on Interview Skills, Resume, Other areas
• Eye contact, listening skills, knowledge of
  profession, goal, self-confidence, communications
  skills, and the quality of questions you ask.
• G.P.A., work experience, course work,
  professional.
• Leadership, enthusiasm, academic/social
  organizations and clubs, appropriate attire

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Bowling With The Firms

• Networking
• Casual conversation
• Relaxed environment
• Students are expected to be
• Outgoing, confident, and interested
• Firm representatives are
• Competitive, yet still approachable

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Firm Tours Fundraising

• Arthur Andersen
• Winter
• Deloitte Touche
• Spring
• Orange County
• Corporate working environment

• Staff Pro Concerts
• Britney Spears
• No Doubt
• Red Hot Chili Peppers
• B 52s
• Elton John
• Duties check tickets, direct people to their
  seats, and watch the concert

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Spring Banquet 2001

• Thursday, May 24th 6-10 PM
• Four Points Sheraton
• 1500 S. Raymond Ave., Fullerton, CA
• Cost 25 Members / 30 Non-members
• Students receiving scholarships must attend
• Last opportunity to network and hopefully
  receive some job offers

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Conclusion

• Reasons to join
• Network with Firm Representatives Alumni
• Learn about scholarships internship/job
  opportunities
• Meet fellow accounting students
• Learn how to present yourself
• Build relationships with prospective employers
• Practice communicating a in professional manner
  with firm representatives

• Weekly meetings
• Bldg. 6-227
• Tuesdays Officer Member Meetings Plan
  and review progress of the preparation for
  upcoming events. (1215pm)
• Thursdays Speaker Series
  --Speakers are invited to speak about relevant
  accounting topics of interest to accounting
  students. Refreshments are provided. (12pm)