Getting an accounting job after graduation from a no one school? Big 4 or mid level firm questions!

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Thanks for taking the time to answer. Are there any accountants out there who graduated(bachelors) recently(or somewhat recently like up to 5 years ago) and are now working? Also what University did you graduate from? How is the market for accountants? Also if you work/worked at a big 4 firm, how difficult was it for you to get a job? Can you guys also give me some tips for getting the big 4’s attention besides joining beta alpha psi and going to all the professional meetings and meet the firms? I know some of this information, but it would be nice to update my information. Thanks again.

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I can’t really speak from experience but let me just list the generic answers that pretty much end up on 90% of questions on here. That way when someone knowledgeable does come around to help you, they can provide further information. Just wanna note, although I say this information is generic, it’s still very effective and accurate.

  1. Go talk to your advisers at your school to find out which firms are hiring from your school.
  2. Go to job/career fairs and ask the potential employers what they're looking for or if they have any tips.
  3. You need to focus on your GPA and obtaining an internship for one of these firms because that's the easiest way to guarantee a job after graduation.

As for your specific questions;

  1. I looked at 5 public schools in Georgia the employment rate of graduating accounting majors was averaged at 83% for 2014 and 79% for 2013 working in a business-related field. I’d assume you’d find better % at more prestigious schools.
  2. Haven’t graduated yet
  3. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for 2012-2022 is expected to increase 13% which is about average among all occupations. Granted from countless readings and testimonies I’ve read throughout the internet, the job outlook between a CPA and a non-CPA accountant is quite different. An accountant with a CPA and some relevant work experience is probably a candidate for having the best job outlook.
  4. I haven’t…yet xD
  5. I would say having any relevant internships or work experience. I mean even saying you did some book-keeping for a few months for a small company is probably something that will help distinguish you among the dozens of applicants you are competing against.