Held every fall, the Accounting Meet the Firms Night is designed for students and alumni to connect with qualified employers in the accounting industry. Attending the Accounting Meet the Firms Night is an opportunity for you to present yourself professionally in person to a potential employer, while showcasing your communication skills. The keys to a successful career fair experience are preparation and follow up. Here is a checklist to help you get prepared:

• Research the list of participating employers through Handshake
• Visit our "Career Fair Etiquette" web page
• Get your resume reviewed by the Career Center or with Madalyn Swanson - Business Career Services Coordinator
  • To schedule an appointment, visit suu.ed/careercenter, call 435-586-5420, or schedule in office at Sharwan Smith Student Center 204
  • To schedule an appointment with Madalyn, visit https://calendly.com/madalynswanson or call 435-586-5420
• Prepare your 30 second introduction
• Make sure you are dressed in business professional clothing and have many copies of your resume!
  • Visit our website for tips on what professional attire to wear to the event, and for more information about how to receive funds to buy your own professional clothing
• Don't forget to ask for business cards at the fair so you can follow up with thank you notes.
• Spruce up your LinkedIn account (visit our website for LinkedIn tips).