schedule2010 conference schedule
8:00
Registration
Students register and receive resource book and cards for
prize drawings.
8:30
Exhibits - open all day except lunch
Exhibiting employers take student questions and resumes.
9:30
One-on-One Sessions: "Interviewing & Resume Tips" - open all day except lunch
Professionals talk one-on-one with students about resumes and
interviewing. Sign up onsite for a 15-minute session.
*Sponsored by
ProStaff,
Robert Half International and
NumberWorks
10:00
Group Session: "Interviewing & Resume Tips"
*Sponsored by ProStaff
and
Robert Half International
10:30
Panel: "Behind Closed Doors"
Students meet with a panel of recent graduates working in the accounting field including public
accountants, CPAs in industry and CPAs working in government and
education. This is an opportunity for you to ask questions you
might not feel comfortable asking a potential employer.
Sample questions:
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Should I take the CPA exam right away, or wait until I have some experience?
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How much training or mentoring do you get before you begin working with clients?
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What are differences between public accounting, an industry position or a position in government?
11:45
Lunch - exhibits and specialty booths closed
12:00
Speaker - Judy Zimmer, Certified Effectiveness
Coach
Judy is a
business and career coach as well as a recognized expert in personal
and professional development. She has trained thousands of
individuals on the strategic uses of social media, personal
branding, job search strategies, and goal setting.
1:00
Specialty booths and exhibits - reopen
One-on-One Sessions: "Interviewing & Resume Tips"
*Sponsored by
ProStaff,
Robert Half International and
NumberWorks
Group Session: "Interviewing & Resume Tips"
*Sponsored by ProStaff
and
Robert Half International
1:30
Panel: "Behind Closed Doors"
Students meet with a panel of recent graduates
with working in the accounting field including public
accountants, CPAs in industry and CPAs working in government and
education. This is an opportunity for you to ask questions you
might not feel comfortable asking a potential employer.
Panel: "Accounting Career Paths"
Students meet with a panel of experienced professionals representing a range
of career paths, including public accounting, industry accounting, internal
audit, government accounting and accounting educators. Students have a
chance to learn more about the opportunities available to accounting
professionals, how the panelists got where they are, and what career path is
right for you.
3:15
Prize drawings - prizes donated by exhibitors
3:30
Conference ends