[Wolfchicken]

Hey guys, just wondering if anyone out there had some tips for attending Meet the Firms. I have never been to one before. I have only been to local accounting firms career nights and they are pretty casual. I am so nervous, and I always feel so awkward at these types of events. If anyone has some tips and pointers it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

BEC - PASS
FAR - PASS
Audit - PASS
REG - PASS

[acamp]

I always felt stupid at those sort of things. Keep in mind a few things:

-the people you talk to are just people who were in your spot 1 or 2 years ago and sometimes less.

-they are just there to chat, doesnt really matter what, so long as you seem personable (ask the Deloitte people about Deloitte University, its a very related topic that they'll likely blab away on)

If you have nerves, maybe hit your non-target firms first, this will give you a nice warm up 🙂 Only downside is the Bigger firms might develop long lines later in the evening

Ninja + Wiley Test Bank: [FAR - 81] [REG - 76] [BEC - 88] [AUD - 73](doh!)

Becker Videos: [AUD - 82]

California CPA

[acamp]

I always felt stupid at those sort of things. Keep in mind a few things:

-the people you talk to are just people who were in your spot 1 or 2 years ago and sometimes less.

-they are just there to chat, doesnt really matter what, so long as you seem personable (ask the Deloitte people about Deloitte University, its a very related topic that they'll likely blab away on)

If you have nerves, maybe hit your non-target firms first, this will give you a nice warm up 🙂 Only downside is the Bigger firms might develop long lines later in the evening

Ninja + Wiley Test Bank: [FAR - 81] [REG - 76] [BEC - 88] [AUD - 73](doh!)

Becker Videos: [AUD - 82]

California CPA

[kudawudashuda]

For one thing, you might not want to go alone otherwise, you'll probably be at the party tray section munching on some food while watching people chat away with recruiters.

One thing I do first, is start small and build confidence for the recruiters I come in contact with. Try talking to the Becker and Roger people just to get rid of any tensions you may have, who knows it may be fun! Then go with smaller CPA firms and eventually work yourself up to the Big 4 guys.

You want to be enthusiastic when you talk to these people, it's all small talk really and it shouldn't wander into the “so what's your greatest weakness” types of questions. Also note there are people waiting behind you to speak with the recruiters, so introduce yourself chat for a good 3-5 minutes if possible, and if you feel like the conversation is going nowhere or losing its spark, just close it out by saying “I would like to keep in contact with you, do you happen to have a business card I can hold onto?”

Make it fun, like your life depends on finding a job!

REG = 58 (02-20-13), 75 (05-01-13)
AUD = 67 (05-29-13), 79 (08-29-13)
BEC = 83 (07-31-13)
FAR = 72 (10-29-13), 69 (02-27-14), 73 (04-16-14), 81(08-13-14)

Study Materials = Becker 2013 + Wiley Online Test Bank
(75%) On my Way to a CPA (minus the experience requirement)!

[kudawudashuda]

For one thing, you might not want to go alone otherwise, you'll probably be at the party tray section munching on some food while watching people chat away with recruiters.

One thing I do first, is start small and build confidence for the recruiters I come in contact with. Try talking to the Becker and Roger people just to get rid of any tensions you may have, who knows it may be fun! Then go with smaller CPA firms and eventually work yourself up to the Big 4 guys.

You want to be enthusiastic when you talk to these people, it's all small talk really and it shouldn't wander into the “so what's your greatest weakness” types of questions. Also note there are people waiting behind you to speak with the recruiters, so introduce yourself chat for a good 3-5 minutes if possible, and if you feel like the conversation is going nowhere or losing its spark, just close it out by saying “I would like to keep in contact with you, do you happen to have a business card I can hold onto?”

Make it fun, like your life depends on finding a job!

REG = 58 (02-20-13), 75 (05-01-13)
AUD = 67 (05-29-13), 79 (08-29-13)
BEC = 83 (07-31-13)
FAR = 72 (10-29-13), 69 (02-27-14), 73 (04-16-14), 81(08-13-14)

Study Materials = Becker 2013 + Wiley Online Test Bank
(75%) On my Way to a CPA (minus the experience requirement)!

[jeff]

Wear your NINJA CPA shirt … great ice breaker 🙂

[jeff]

Wear your NINJA CPA shirt … great ice breaker 🙂

[Anonymous]

Limit yourself to ONE drink (and none if you aren't typically a drinker).

[Anonymous]

Limit yourself to ONE drink (and none if you aren't typically a drinker).

[jeff]

^^ this

[jeff]

^^ this

[kudawudashuda]

@DJN They don't serve drinks at these events! Unless you mean “pre-game,” which can be of use to help loosen you up.

REG = 58 (02-20-13), 75 (05-01-13)
AUD = 67 (05-29-13), 79 (08-29-13)
BEC = 83 (07-31-13)
FAR = 72 (10-29-13), 69 (02-27-14), 73 (04-16-14), 81(08-13-14)

Study Materials = Becker 2013 + Wiley Online Test Bank
(75%) On my Way to a CPA (minus the experience requirement)!

[kudawudashuda]

@DJN They don't serve drinks at these events! Unless you mean “pre-game,” which can be of use to help loosen you up.

REG = 58 (02-20-13), 75 (05-01-13)
AUD = 67 (05-29-13), 79 (08-29-13)
BEC = 83 (07-31-13)
FAR = 72 (10-29-13), 69 (02-27-14), 73 (04-16-14), 81(08-13-14)

Study Materials = Becker 2013 + Wiley Online Test Bank
(75%) On my Way to a CPA (minus the experience requirement)!

[Anonymous]

@kuda – gotcha. In that case I definitely wouldn't have anything to drink “pre-game” either because you don't want to be breathing booze at the recruiters, LOL. Plus, I've been to way too many events where I've seen colleagues, in the pursuit of loose, become way too lose after a cocktail (or three).

[Anonymous]

@kuda – gotcha. In that case I definitely wouldn't have anything to drink “pre-game” either because you don't want to be breathing booze at the recruiters, LOL. Plus, I've been to way too many events where I've seen colleagues, in the pursuit of loose, become way too lose after a cocktail (or three).

[littlenumberrobot]

In my city we have a Student Night put on by state society. They have a bar there… it's like a dinner where students are sat with firms at tables….. so I can totally see where DJN is coming from!! Been there, seen that!

CA CPA - All because of the journey listed below
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FAR - 53('10), 8/25/12 79 PASSED!
REG - 66('11), 69('12), 12/06/12 77 PASSED!!
BEC - 58('10), 74('12), 01/05/13 77 PASSED!!!
AUD - 43('11), 66('12), 69('13), 74('13) 7/29/13 85 PASSED!!!!!

(Combinations of Roger, Yaeger, Wiley Book, Wiley TB, & NINJA Notes)

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