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I will be graduating in may with a bachelor's in accounting. I didn't do an internship and didn't participate in any organizations so my resume is pretty much blank. The university that I'm graduating from has a great business college. I'm not sure if I'll be able to find a job and if I do, I don't know if I can perform all the job requirements. I passed all my classes with A's and B's but started to lose interest in accounting. What will I be required to do if i do get a job? I'm worried that because I lost interest in Accounting and didn't pay attention that much, I won't be able to do my job.
 

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In general, for entry level accounting jobs the boss will tell you what to do. You will need your basic accounting and Excel skillset. No need to worry about developing a new brilliant accounting policy - that will not happen at this point. But if you continue to show no interest, things will not go well......
 
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You need to look for entry-level or junior-level jobs to start. I can't speak for every accounting company out there, but if you came to my office looking for a job, I saw you serious, and you showed to be responsible and to have a clear idea of what you would be doing, there is no reason not to give you a chance.

Conversely, if I see you insecure, lost in the space or irresponsible, I would think it twice... or more.

It depends on your attitude, in my opinion.

Hope this helps.
 

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In general, for entry level accounting jobs the boss will tell you what to do. You will need your basic accounting and Excel skillset. No need to worry about developing a new brilliant accounting policy - that will not happen at this point. But if you continue to show no interest, things will not go well......
You need to look for entry-level or junior-level jobs to start. I can't speak for every accounting company out there, but if you came to my office looking for a job, I saw you serious, and you showed to be responsible and to have a clear idea of what you would be doing, there is no reason not to give you a chance.

Conversely, if I see you insecure, lost in the space or irresponsible, I would think it twice... or more.

It depends on your attitude, in my opinion.

Hope this helps.
Great advice guys!

Remember, it is a VERY competitive job market out there. 1 in 10 doesn't have a job and would do almost anything to have one. If you don't stand out from the crowd as exceptional, you will fall into the pile of resumes.
 
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An E-Guide Just for Graduates Like You

I am Mazhar Mahmood, a professional senior management accountant with years of work experience in management accounting, and I’ve made it my goal to ease the transition of newcomers like yourself from academics into a career in accountancy/finance .

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Interesting. Post a link here to your book.
 

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