Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
I tried to get an Economics Major at UCSB.
then I didn't get into the major and transferred to Cal State University of Northridge.
Then I choose to study Accounting.
Met people in my major that really helped me figure out my path.
I participated in a bunch of accounting events to get to meet professionals
Interviewed for a few accounting companies and received an offer from the one I wanted
Education
High School
Career
Audit Associate
I interact with our client on a daily basis and help them make sure there financials are correct
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Sports
Technology
Accomplishing Goals
Day to Day
A great day for me would be getting to work an hour early (around 8am). Then I would have a cup of coffee with a bagel. After I would start working on my prior day's tasks (whether that is populating a work paper, or performing a test of the client's controls). By the end of the day, I would have finished my work and sent it up for review to my senior or manager. I would get my work back with notes and close all of the ones open. Since I came in to work early, I will get to leave an hour early.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for college students
Meet people. Your peers studying in the same field as you are going to be your most valuable assets. You should be studying with them and participating with them in accounting events (if you college hosts accounting events). The people in your classes will be the same people you will be recruiting with. Some of them will get great jobs and can help you advance your own career. MEET PEOPLE!
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Family:
"That's a hobby, that's not a job."
