[hopeful_cpa]

i applied for a position at an accounting firm, not one of the big 4, but maybe number 6 or 7…. a basic staff accountant position for college graduates…

so i get this email from the recruiter stating that my “experience and expertise do not match what they are looking for.”

now, being as frustrated as i am, i asked a simple question, “what experience and expertise are required for a position that requires no experience or expertise?”

of course i did not receive an answer, so i can only assume i am over qualified. lol.

BEC: Done
REG: Done
AUD: Done
FAR: Done

I'M DONE!!!!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[potatogun]

What are your qualifications and experience?

PwC is looking for experienced professionals according to a FB posting. Keep at it!

FAR 92 - AUD 91 - REG 94 - BEC 86

[hopeful_cpa]

i have 11 years of financial services experience anywhere to bank management to investment advising to mortgage to being an investment sales coach.

i have absolutely no experience in accounting working for an accounting firm.

i cant get a job as an experience professional because i dont have my CPA yet and i have no experience in an accounting firm. i cant get a job as an entry level staff position because i am 29 and have years of experience, not some kid coming out of some big name school and 22 years old.

its a real headache right now.

BEC: Done
REG: Done
AUD: Done
FAR: Done

I'M DONE!!!!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[financeguy]

hopeful cpa

You are wrong. Those are not the reasons why you cannot get a job. The #1 reason why you, or anyone else for that matter cannot get a job is because of the extremely horrible economy.

The absolute #1 attribute to getting a job right now – knowing someone who can help you out.

AUD - 81, BEC - 74, 80, FAR - 82, REG - 81
Done!

[hopeful_cpa]

financeguy-

yea, i figured that much as well… but i highly doubt that even with knowing somebody it is very unlikely it will still happen… even though most of the firms are hiring right now.

BEC: Done
REG: Done
AUD: Done
FAR: Done

I'M DONE!!!!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Author]

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