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Accounting

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
- Here is an example!
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

The Roche Family Center for Career Development
Loyola Science Center (LSC) 235
Scranton, PA 18510
Phone: 570-941-7640
careers@scranton.edu