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Understanding the Big 4 Recruitment Cycle

Accounting positions follow a strict recruitment timeline, starting early in the semester. Make sure you keep up with application requirements and deadlines, so you don’t miss any opportunities. This article from Inside Careers further explains Big 4 recruitment, as well as the types of interviews and questionnaires you can expect during the process.

By Melissa J. Sawyer
Melissa J. Sawyer Senior Associate Director/Operations Manager, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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Interested in Investment Banking or Private Equity?

If you’re interested in investment banking or private equity, consider enrolling in Adventis’ Financial Modeling Certification (FMC®) Program to stand out amongst your peers!

The program will be held ON-CAMPUS on Saturday, November 5, from 9:00am – 5:00pm.  See below for additional details or click here to register.

By MaryEllen Ryan
MaryEllen Ryan Senior Associate Director, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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SOPHOMORES: Come learn about the Wall Street Boot Camp on 10/17!

By MaryEllen Ryan
MaryEllen Ryan Senior Associate Director, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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How to Prepare for an Interview

With fall finally being here, so is fall recruitment season! Lots of interviews are happening and it’s important to put your best foot forward during your interview. How can you do that? Making sure you prepare. Keep on reading to learn how to ace your next interview. 

Research the company

Knowing specifics about the company and what they do will help you stand out amongst other applicants. When looking up the company, try to find talking points that can start …

By Madelyn Weiss
Madelyn Weiss Creative Blog Curator
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Using 4 Principles of Persuasion in Interviews

When you submit a job application or go for an interview, you are trying to persuade the employer to hire you. Did you know there are principles of persuasion that influence individuals on a subconscious level? Often used in marketing and sales, these principles can help you make a positive and lasting impression during an interview.

By Hailey Jennato
Hailey Jennato Creative Graphic Designer
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SOPHOMORES: Come learn about the Wall Street Boot Camp on 10/17!

By MaryEllen Ryan
MaryEllen Ryan Senior Associate Director, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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Questions You Should Ask During Your Next Interview

Do you have any questions for me?” At the end of an interview, this question is always asked. The easy route to this awkward question is to say “Nope! I am all set.” This won’t help you make a lasting impression, though. This question is your moment in an interview to shine and stand out from other applicants. Instead of taking the easy route, say, “Actually, I do have a few questions to ask you.”  

What should you ask? It …

By Madelyn Weiss
Madelyn Weiss Creative Blog Curator
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Adventis Financial Modeling Boot Camp | On-Campus – Sunday, 9/18! | REGISTER BY 9/17!

Interested in Investment Banking or Private Equity?  Consider enrolling in Adventis’ Financial Modeling Certification Program to stand out amongst your peers!  CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND REGISTER.

By MaryEllen Ryan
MaryEllen Ryan Senior Associate Director, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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Top Communication Skills for the Workplace

Communication skills are foundational soft skills for interacting with others in the workplace — but employers don’t value all of these skills equally. In this guide, we’ll cover what communication skills are, which ones employers are looking for in 2022, and how to show them off in the job search process. You’ll learn:

What Are Communication Skills?
What Communication Skills Are Employers Looking for in 2022?
How to Improve Your Communication Skills
How to Include Communication Skills in a Job Application

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Economics Majors – Kick off Meeting 9/7

Economics majors, let’s get it started!

Join me on September 7th from 2-3PM in LaCava 375 and will discuss some of the keys to success for your internship/full-time job search!

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By Lisa Dinsmore
Lisa Dinsmore Associate Director, Undergraduate Career Development Center, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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