Listener Questions
1. Andrew, if I am seeking opportunities outside my area (Kansas), what can I do to maximize my chance of finding accounting jobs? Also, what about non-public accounting opportunities? How can you find them, and what are the differences between interviewing for industry and big 4?
-Alex, Kansas
My Beta Alpha Psi chapter historically struggles with recruitment, what can we do to bring in more students?
-Lucas, Illinois
What is the best place to buy business professional clothing on a college budget – for men and women?
-Jane, Utah
Andrew, I recently started with one of the Big 4 and had a question I was hoping to get your opinion on. I got placed in an industry and am somewhat disappointed, as I would have preferred another market team such as real estate or media & entertainment, as I have greater interest in those industries.
I reached out a few times to HR and resource managers before I started about my preference and got pretty much the same response that, “it all depends on the needs of the practice.” I am somewhat fearful of bringing my concern up again because I feel it may look bad and I’ll be known as the guy who kept complaining within the first few weeks. I’m sure that I will be told that I need to give it some time, like 6 months to 1 year.
I have heard that it is pretty difficult to switch market teams after you start. I have also heard that even if you request different types of clients, you may only get to work on them for small projects. I was wondering if you had any opinion on what I should do moving forward.
Matt, New York
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