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Accounting

The Accounting Career Community is focused on the many different areas students can pursue with an accounting background, both through public accounting firms (large, regional, and small) as well as opportunities within companies with a wide range of sizes. This Career Community will provide students with exposure to a variety of functional areas including: audit, tax, internal audit, staff accountant roles, leadership development opportunities, and more.

What is a Cost Accountant?

Cost accountants work with internal data to track and manage a business’ expenditures. Their goal is to help improve financial plans and decisions, devising cost-effective solutions for inefficiency problems. Want to learn more about the responsibilities, key skills, and career outlook information for cost accountants? Check out this comprehensive career overview guide from Accounting.com.

By Melissa J. Sawyer
Melissa J. Sawyer Senior Associate Director/Operations Manager, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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6 Questions to Ask During a Coffee Chat

Coffee chats are a great way to network with individuals working in roles or companies that you are interested in. While less informal than structured recruiting events or interviews, it’s important to have a plan so you can get the most value from your conversation. Here’s a few thought-provoking questions you may want to ask.

By Hailey Jennato
Hailey Jennato Creative Graphic Designer
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Apply for the Norm Ziegler Trailblazer Scholarship today!

The NAIW Legacy Foundation is a 501(c)3 insurance trust dedicated to the development of educational programs for insurance professionals. The NAIW Legacy Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the International Association of Insurance Professionals (IAIP).

The Norm Ziegler Trailblazer Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate student members working towards a career in the insurance and risk management industry. Norm (Norbert) Ziegler was a mentor to many in the insurance industry and owner of Frontier Adjusters. Norm was a member …

By Melissa J. Sawyer
Melissa J. Sawyer Senior Associate Director/Operations Manager, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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Accounting Certifications

What type of accounting certifications exist, and should you get one? Becoming certified often leads to higher pay, better career mobility, and access to a professional community, along with other benefits. Certifications span a variety of disciplines, including public accounting, management accounting, bookkeeping, forensics, tax, and more. Learn more about accounting certifications here.

By Melissa J. Sawyer
Melissa J. Sawyer Senior Associate Director/Operations Manager, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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Contact & Location

Phone
781.891.2165
Address

Undergraduate Career Development
Pulsifer Career Development Center
LaCava Center 225
175 Forest Street
Waltham, MA 02452

Career Service Hours

Day of the week
Career Development 2023-2024 Hours of Operation First-Year and Sophomore Drop-In Hours
Monday 8:30am-4:30pm 1:00pm-3:00pm
Tuesday 8:30am-4:30pm 1:00pm-3:00pm
Wednesday 8:30am-4:30pm 1:00pm-3:00pm
Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm 1:00pm-3:00pm
Friday 8:30am-4:30pm 1:00pm-3:00pm

Visit our Staff Page to see Career Community Coach’s Individual Drop-In Hours for JUNIORS & SENIORS.