Accounting Recruitment Week Connects Firms with 彩神vlll争霸 Students

by Kurt Robar  |   

Accounting Recruitment Week Connects Firms with 彩神vlll争霸 Students

September 8, 2021

For accounting students, the search for a job placement can begin as soon as their first semester of study. The , along with the , have built a supportive environment that encourages students to connect with each other 鈥� and with potential employers 鈥� early.

彩神vlll争霸 Career Services is an important part of this network too. Each fall it hosts Accounting Recruitment Week (ARW), which offers students the opportunity to develop their resumes, meet accounting firms, participate in both mock and real interviews, and potentially walk away with a career-boosting internship or position offer. Although traditionally still called Accounting Recruitment Week, ARW activities and events take place over several weeks, from early September to late October.

鈥淚t's never too soon to start participating in these events, to ask questions, and to make connections with people in the field,鈥� advised Sarah Shives, an Employer Relations Coordinator with 彩神vlll争霸鈥檚 Career Services. Shives works to connect students and alumni to meaningful careers and prospective employers to great talent. 鈥淎ccounting firms want to interact with students early and often. Connections made at Accounting Recruitment Week often lead to internships, which can then lead to a career.鈥�

A career in accounting can mean a lot of different things, and firms vary widely in terms of size, culture, and mission. Employers encourage students to explore these differences early and look for a good fit.

Meet the Firms gives students a chance to speak directly with employers and begin exploring some of those differences. It is one of the main events of ARW, and is coming up on Thursday, September 16 from 11 am to 1 pm in Rasmuson Hall鈥檚 first floor lobby. It will feature a career fair-style booth format with eleven employers looking to fill accounting positions:

  • Alaska Division of Legislative Audit
  • Aldrich CPAs + Advisors
  • Altman, Rogers & Co.
  • BDO USA, LLP
  • ConocoPhillips
  • KPMG LLP
  • Newhouse & Vogler, CPAs
  • Porter & Allison, Inc.
  • Swalling & Associates, PC
  • The Brandon Skinner Group, P.C.
  • Thomas, Head & Greisen, PC

The best things to bring to Meet the Firms are questions and curiosity, said Shives. For those looking to apply for internships or jobs soon, a polished resume and business casual outfit are also encouraged.

ARW is officially October 4-8, which features on-campus and virtual interviews for internships and full-time positions. Students are eligible for internships as early as when they are enrolled in 200-level accounting classes.

Another top highlight of ARW is the 彩神vlll争霸 Accounting Club Fall Social, where students, faculty and employers can mingle in a more informal setting. This year鈥檚 event is on Friday, October 1 from 6-9 pm at the Crowne Plaza in midtown Anchorage. Tickets are available from the .

Career Services developed an extensive ARW website that details these events, along with other key dates and advice for students. Additionally, Shives and accounting professor Stasia Straley hosted an that provides in-depth information to students about what to expect when participating in the accounting recruitment process.