[12tang]

Hopefully someone can address this or can opine on the topic.

I’m finding that many public accounting firms are only looking for interns. I feel that I’m getting looked over because I didn’t intern while in college and I now have my degree. I know that many firms won’t look until towards the end of the year but I can’t even apply to many because they ONLY hire full-time from interns. And they are looking for interns that are still in college…

Frustrating as all heck. My GPA isn’t the best but it’s definitely not the worst. My major GPA is 3.41 and cumulative is 3.36. Has anyone else experienced this or have any advice? I’m trying to attend as many events as possible and network the best I can. I have been out there and spoke with employers. I still get the overwhelming sense that they have their eyes set on interns… It may be beneficial to the firm but I don’t think interns should ever have hiring preference over someone who already has their degree…

I’m in the Minneapolis, Mn area.

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[Mayo]

“I'm finding that many public accounting firms are only looking for interns.”

This has been the trend since the early 2000's for the Big 4. As always, regionals/mid-sized/national firms will follow.

Mayo, BBA, Macc

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