WHAT EMPLOYERS LOOK FOR IN A RECENT ACCOUNTING GRADUATE IN REFERENCE TO ENTRY LEVEL ACCOUTNING JOBS?

Potential employers look for three things in every applicant skills , education , and experience

Employers in today 's market place are looking for a complete package The employer is looking

beyond the basic job skills . Todays employer is looking for the team addition that will add to the

organizations ability to meet their goals and take on the corporate culture . No longer is is - you have

the degree - let us show you to your desk

Skills encompass not only professional skill sets - but also ethical and people skills . Will the p

associate have a strong work ethic ? Will there be any potential tardiness or absentee issues ? How well

will this associate work within the team environment already established within the organization ? Will

this associate add the needed strength to the team ? Is this a first job - or a subsequent job ? How many

times has this applicant jumped jobs ? Few corporations will take on an associate who has established a

track record of leaving jobs every year or two . The cost of hiring and training an associate leads most

organizations to look for long term players

When the foundational skill sets have been evaluated - then the organization will look at the

professional education , experience , and licensing needed for the position . Although the position being

filled is for a recent college graduate - the organization will still look for any college part time jobs that

may have provided additional experience needed in the current position being filled

In todays competitive job market potential employers...