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- Visit The Center for Career Development to develop a personal career plan
- Meet with your academic advisor to explore minors and concentrations
- Create a resume to prepare for any career opportunity
- Register with Handshake to learn about part-time and summer jobs
- Become involved in clubs and organizations, such as the Society of Accounting Students and the Business Club
- Join professional networks such as American Accounting Association, National Society of Accountants, and Accounting & Financial Women's Alliance
- Participate in volunteer activities in the Jesuit tradition
- Maintain a good GPA and seek out the resources available at the CTLE
- Build relationships with University professors, advisors, and staff to add to your existing network
- Create accounts for Scranton Connections and LinkedIn to connect with accounting alumni
- Participate in on-campus employer events sponsored by the Center for Career Development
- Attend Virtual Career Events and Fairs
- Participate in KSOM Passport Programs
- Meet with your career counselor to update your career plan
- Continue to research and explore career options: What Can I Do With An Accounting Degree?
- Determine whether you want to complete 150 undergraduate credits to sit for the CPA
- Learn about internships, volunteer, summer job openings, and experiential learning opportunities
- Upload your resume to Handshake for review and approval
- Apply for the Business Leadership Honors Program
- Create accounts for Scranton Connections and LinkedIn to connect with accounting alumni
- Join the mentoring program and apply for a summer leadership program in accounting
- Participate in on-campus employer events sponsored by the Center for Career Development
- Attend Virtual Career Events and Fairs
- Practice interviewing with a mock interview or use Big Interview
- Conduct informational interviews with professionals in your desired field
- Participate in KSOM Passport Programs
- If you are planning to attend graduate school:
- Attend Virtual Career Events and Fairs
- Explore graduate school program options
- Meet with your career counselor to update your career plan
- Obtain practical or internship experience
- Update your professional documents such as resume, cover letter, LinkedIn profile, and Handshake profile to apply for internships
- Continue to network with professionals using Scranton Connections, LinkedIn and alumni gatherings
- Maintain involvement in extracurricular activities and take on a leadership role
- Attend Virtual Career Events and Fairs
- Participate in on-campus employer events sponsored by the Center for Career Development
- Participate in On-Campus Recruiting
- Practice interviewing with a mock interview or use Big Interview
- Participate in KSOM Passport Programs
- If you are planning to attend graduate school:
- Attend Virtual Career Events and Fairs
- Explore graduate school program options and take the necessary entrance tests
- Consider the University of Scranton’s Master of Accountancy program
- Meet with your career counselor to update your career plan
- Obtain additional practical or internship experience
- Update your resume on Handshake to search and apply for positions
- Attend Virtual Career Events and Fairs
- Continue to expand your professional network
- Practice interviewing with a mock interview or use Big Interview
- Participate in On-Campus Recruiting
- Participate in on-campus employer events sponsored by the Center for Career Development
- Attend events sponsored by the Business Club or the Society of Accounting Students
- Participate in KSOM Passport programs
- If you are planning to attend graduate school:
- Attend Virtual Career Events and Fairs
- Complete applications and prepare for interviews
- Secure employment or graduate/professional school acceptance
- Report your post-graduation plans to The Center for Career Development
Office Information
- Loyola Science Center (LSC) 235
Scranton, PA 18510
Phone: 570-941-7640
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Office Hours
- 8:30am - 4:30pm (Mon. - Fri.)
Contact Us
The Roche Family Center for Career Development
Loyola Science Center (LSC) 235
Scranton, PA 18510
Phone: 570-941-7640
careers@scranton.edu