Public vs. Private Accounting

 

Accounting professionals have many career options–most fall under either private or public accounting. While both help organizations operate efficiently, there are notable differences between public and private accounting, so it’s helpful to start your research there. 

Public accounting firms …

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Use These Tools To Begin Your Market Research!

 

Are you suffering from choice overload when trying to decide on a career path? Not sure where to get started? Well, you are in luck! Your Career Coach has designed an easy-to-understand map that will help point you in …

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So, you want a career in Human Resources?

 

Human resources (HR) encompasses the entire employee lifecycle from recruitment to onboarding and spans across multiple focus areas such as training and development or compensation and benefits. Given the scope of the HR field, it is important to understand …

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You’ve secured an internship – congratulations! Now what?

Have you already secured a summer internship? If so, you may believe that your career strategy work is over. Well, think again! The months and weeks leading up to an internship are critical. During this time, we recommend you focus …

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How to Leverage the Law, Global Politics & Public Service Public Policy Map

 

When deciding on a major or looking for experiential learning opportunities, the first question you need to answer for yourself is, “What can I do with this major?” Careers where the knowledge, skills, and qualifications developed within your major …

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Entrepreneurship isn’t just starting a business

 

Earning an entrepreneurship degree means more than you may think.  The assumption that entrepreneurship is just about starting your own business is too simple, as entrepreneurship courses develop a skill set that is applicable in all functions and industries.  …

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What to consider when selecting a Law School

 

You are certain that you want to attend law school and have been directing your efforts towards this commitment. You have already researched the following: location, cost, faculty, size, culture, career support, alumni, curriculum, reputation/rankings, student organizations, and more. …

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3 practical ways to keep up with business news

 

Keeping up with business news is an important way to show potential employers that you are well-informed, care about the subject matter that they care about, and take initiative to do your own research in a world where things …

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Finance Rotation Programs: Are They Right For You?

 

Upon graduation, most students pursue traditional roles within an organization when seeking employment.  These are typically individual contributor (non-managerial) roles focused on an area of study.  For finance majors, common roles include financial analyst, financial planner, and loan officer.  …

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How to Secure a Summer Accounting Internship in the Spring

 

Don’t have an internship lined up for the summer yet? Take a deep breath. It is not too late to apply for summer internships!

Many small and medium-sized companies have more fluid recruiting processes, and are often still searching …

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