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PCC PantherWorks
PCC PantherWorks
Portland Community College has a career resource called PantherWorks where you can research careers, find a job or internship, get career coaching at one of the four PCC campuses or use the DIY (do it yourself) guide, Connecting Career to College.
Career Coaches:
For business students, we have the following specific career specialists at each campus ready to help you. The career coaches can help you write your resume, search for jobs and sharpen your interview skills. We have two career advisors dedicated to working with business and accounting students:
We also have career centers at each campus and here is what they offer.
Connecting Career to College DIY Guide
The Connecting Career to College DIY Guide is an excellent source of advice on choosing a career, getting the right education and experience, finding job opportunities, preparing for interviews, keeping track of your job search and the best part, accepting job offers. Oddly, this guide doesn't include specific information on actually writing cover letters and resumes. Don't worry, we'll have an assignment covering this.
Internships
Internships are an outstanding way to develop on-the-job skills and career connections. Here is a quick article covering the importance of internships in accounting. The PCC career specialists can help you with the internship process and options through PCC.
PCC Library Career Development Site
PCC Library Career Development Site
The library also has an helpful page with articles, links and book suggestions dedicated to career development.
PSU Accounting Program Resources
PSU Accounting Program Resources
The PSU accounting program welcomes PCC students to join all of their events even before you've transferred. This website and related newsletter is full of great resources and opportunities. Registration for PSU events uses a PSU Handshake account, so if you are interested in attending an event, please contact PSU accounting career coach Colleen Sump at csump@pdx.edu. If you are planning on attending PSU as an accounting student in the future, it is critical to get involved now, because some of the prestigious accounting internships and career opportunities start in your second year of college.
Other Resources
Other Resources
Accounting+ - Exploring all the possibilities in accounting! Highly recommend.
AI-Guided Tool for Students Pursuing Careers in Accounting and Finance
Start Here Go Places YouTube videos (CPA track)
AICPA career options (CPA track)
OSCPA career site - Highly recommend! Can join for free, post resumes, access career resources, network with and be mentored by "Young Professionals" group, etc...
OSCPA Why Become a CPA Videos
Searching for Jobs
Searching for Jobs
An intimidating aspect of searching for work is knowing where to look. You can set up automated searches for the following sites to have new postings emailed to you.
Creating Quality Resumes and Cover Letters
Creating Quality Resumes and Cover Letters
You will have covered resume and cover letter writing in BA 205: Business Communication Using Technology, but here are several resources to refresh your knowledge:
Resumes:
Resume samples and templates
Accounting specific resumes:
Resume mistakes:
Cover letters:
Building Your Network
Building Your Network
This article is a great starting point for understanding the role of career networking.
"Career networking, or "professional" networking, involves using personal, professional, academic or familial contacts to assist with a job search, achieve career goals, or learn more about your field, or another field you'd like to work in. Networking can be a good way to hear about job opportunities or get an "in" at the company you'd like to work in.
Statistics on networking:
70% of people in 2016 were hired at a company where they had a connection.
80% of professionals consider professional networking to be important to career success.
35% of surveyed professional say that a casual conversation on LinkedIn Messaging has led to a new opportunity.
61% of professionals agree that regular online interaction with their professional network can lead to the way into possible job opportunities.
There are several ways you can develop a career network:
Create a LinkedIn profile and use networking features:
Conduct an informational interview:
Join a local professional group and attend events:
Track and attend PCC Career Networking Events:
Preparing for Interviews (and Skills Tests)
Preparing for Interviews (and Skills Tests)
Below are a list of resources to help you prepare for future interviews, including the assessment exams that are sometimes given:
Researching companies:
Interviewing:
Assessment exams:
Staying Motivated and Handling that First Offer
Staying Motivated and Handling that First Offer
When you get that job:
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