2010 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:

• Should I take the CPA exam right away, or wait until I have some experience?

• How much training or mentoring do you get before you begin working with clients?

• 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

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