Do You Have What it Takes?
What is the first thing you do when you meet someone new?
Shake their hand and introduce yourself
True or False: As a business student, you only take business classes.
False
In which year of your college career do you start networking?
Freshman year
True or False: If you are an accounting major, you have to intern at an accounting firm.
False
What topics should you avoid at dinner?
Politics, religion, personal finances, family & relationship issues, etc.
What should you do at the very end of your interview?
Get the interviewer’s contact information
What should you do in your free time, outside of your academic life?
Join clubs, get involved on campus!
What is the earliest year you can get an accounting internship?
Freshman year
True or False: If you intern at an accounting firm your junior year, you are likely to get a full time offer from that firm.
True
Which side is of your plate is the bread and water on?
Left - bread
Right - water
Name 3 skills that are important in being a successful accountant
Examples: Team work, presentation skills, interpersonal skills, decision making, adaptability, critical thinking, etc.
Name one business-oriented student organization at UConn.
Examples: Beta Alpha Psi (US!), Finance Society, Marketing Club, Healthcare Management Club
A career fair is where many employers, especially accounting firms come to campus to meet students. What should you bring to a career fair?
Resume!
What are some thing you do as an intern?
You do what the full time employees do! Examples: Excel sheets, talking to the client, etc.
What does it mean when people say “salt and pepper are married?”
Salt and pepper are always passed together, even if someone only asks for salt.
What is business attire?
Dress pants, dress shirt, heels/dress shoes
What day of the week does the UConn Business School not have classes?
Friday :)
What are some important things about you that you should mention when you first meet and introduce yourself a professional?
Name, year, major, etc.
Where are interviews conducted?
In person, online, phone
Who pays for the meal?
The one who set it up and invited everyone is responsible. So don’t argue over who is going to pay. If you’re an attendee, simply thank the host. And if you’re the host, politely decline if anyone else offers to pay.
When communicating in a professional setting, what is one of the phrases you should avoid using?
Examples: uhm, uh, like
What certification do most accounting majors study for after they graduate?
CPA - certified public accountant
Do you place your name tag on the right or left side?
Right
What are the Big 4 Firms?
Deloitte, PwC, KPMG, EY
Can you order a glass of wine at dinner with company? If so, when is it appropriate?
If you’re on an interview, no.
If you are out with a client, no.
If you are with your friends and it’s during a work day, the answer should still be no.