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1. It’s Your Future.

   How Far Will You Take It?
2. Agenda

3. About Deloitte

4. About Deloitte What We Do: Deloitte offers services in a range of Audit and AERS Advisory (AERS), tax, financial advisory and consulting services This means more choices for your career and more places to take it
5. About Deloitte Facts & Figures: Deloitte is one of the world’s largest and most highly regarded professional service organizations Approximately 57,000 people in almost 100+ offices across the United States Clients include the largest publicly held and privately owned companies and governmental units in the world Serve organizations in all major segments of the economy including: Consumer and industrial products Energy and resources Financial services Public sector Technology, media and telecommunications Life sciences and healthcare
6. Structure of the Deloitte U.S. Firms Deloitte LLP Deloitte & Touche LLP Deloitte Tax LLP Deloitte Consulting LLP Deloitte Financial Advisory ServicesLLP External Audit Accounting, Valuation, & Analytics Business Risk Technology Risk Mergers & Acquisitions * Lead Tax International Multi-State Global Employer Services Transfer Pricing National Federal Tax Solutions Mergers & Acquisitions * Human Capital Enterprise Applications Outsourcing Strategy & Operations Technology Integration Corp Finance * Forensic & Dispute Services Advisory Business Valuation Tangible Asset Valuation Real Estate Valuation
7. Our Tennessee Practice Offices in both Nashville and Memphis Over 30 Partners and Directors Nearly 200 professionals and administrative employees The largest professional services practice in Tennessee A leader in the community, charitable involvement, and investment Diverse client base and experience due to marquee clients and growth clients
8. Our Tennessee Clients

9. Ready, Set, Go!

10. Get Ready It’s not just about the interview—what you do before and after can also make or break a job opportunity Conduct a personal and professional inventory Understand your strengths and weaknesses Determine what kind of job you are looking for Consider why you chose accounting as a major Narrow your selections to an industry, function, or geographic location Avoid saying “open” to location or function Identify available contact resources Professors, friends, upper-class students Establish a network Get involved on campus Student organizations and clubs Part time jobs Community service Internships Athletics Get familiar with the companies that are coming to campus Public vs. Private, industry, company size, company positions for interviews
11. Get Set Fine Tune Your Resume Resumes get you invited to an interview, they do not get you the job Highlight academic performance, work experience and activities Demonstrate leadership potential Include volunteer activities Make sure you have accurate address, phone numbers and email Include cell phone if that is primary phone number Keep it no more than one page in length Invest in Your Wardrobe Suits should always be worn for interviews Unless indicated otherwise by recruiter Shoes should be polished and professional Jewelry should be minimal Conservative attire is favored The best resumes are clean, clear, and concise! When in doubt, ask someone if it is appropriate to wear to work!
12. Get Set Communications Make sure voicemail messages are appropriate Keep email correspondence clear and concise Consider using handwritten and/or email notes Review all correspondence—twice Prepare for Recruiting Events Rehearse a resume opening conversation—your resume in 30 seconds Print clean copies of your resume to submit to recruiters Prepare to discuss your interests—highlight work experience, internships, activities Make sure your GPA is on your resume if it is 3.0 or above Be conscious of time You have a lot of employers to visit, and they have a lot of students to meet Be aware of your personal space—have mints in your pocket Wear name tags if they are available
13. Go! Interviewing Tips Act natural and be yourself Be honest Arrive on time—or 10 minutes early Speak calmly and slowly Wait for questions to be asked before answering Do not be afraid to ask questions Silence is OK – collect thoughts before speaking Do not fold or cross arms Maintain eye contact Essentially, be awake, alert, and alive!
14. Go! Discussion Questions The interviewer will typically ask what questions you have Be sure you have some questions prepared Here are some questions and requests we commonly hear: Why did you choose Deloitte? What is a typical day for an intern or entry-level hire? How will my responsibilities increase as I advance with the firm? Do you offer a mentoring or coaching program? What kind of training do you offer? What do you think distinguishes Deloitte from other companies? What are some of the key aspects of Deloitte’s culture and values?
15. Brass Tacks What is Deloitte (like many other companies) looking for? Ability to work in a team Demonstrated tolerance of ambiguity Effective problem solving skills Communication skills Written and spoken Ability to lead others What should you be looking for? Getting a job Getting the right job for you Key considerations: Content and challenge of the job Company personality and culture Opportunities to provide creative input Chance to work closely with people of a similar background Promotion of continuous learning Company diversity

16. Q&A Panel