Professional Guides
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Resume Guide
As provided by San Diego State University Career Services, we present an excellent guide on how to prepare and develop your resume.
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Resume and Cover Letter Guide
San Diego State University Career services also provides guides on how to create a professional resume and cover letter, including what you should and should not include on your resume. Below is the link to this guide, provided by Career Services.
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Interview Guide
Interviews can always be a daunting task, but with proper preparation any interview can seem like a cake walk. Here, we hope to provide you with common questions asked during accounting interviews and how to conduct yourself during the interview.
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Elevator Pitch Guide
Introducing yourself in proper business fashion is an essential part of being a professional, scoring the internships and jobs you deserve, and expanding your network. An elevator pitch is a short way to introduce yourself and tell people who you are, what you have done, and where you want to go in the future.
An elevator pitch is essential for events such as Meet the Firms and job or internship interviews. Mastering these skills will put you miles ahead of the competition and will allow you to succeed!
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Handshake
Handshake is an extremely useful website and app that strives to aid students in finding internships and jobs while in college. Make sure to take use of this resource by creating a Handshake account and discovering future possibilities.
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Professional Business Attire Guide
Professional business attire is essential to succeeding in events including Meet the Firms, interviews, and everyday business life. Remember, you must look the part to succeed!
