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Select Career Opportunities Orientation Program (SCOOP Presentation). January 26, 2006. ! E. Qualities and Attributes We Seek Public Accounting. Communication Skills. Appearance and Manner. Teamwork. Ambition. Motivation. Confidence. Knowledge of Firm/Profession. QUALITIES. Integrity.
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Select Career Opportunities Orientation Program(SCOOP Presentation) January 26, 2006 ! E
Qualities and Attributes We SeekPublic Accounting Communication Skills Appearance and Manner Teamwork Ambition Motivation Confidence Knowledge of Firm/Profession QUALITIES Integrity Technical Competence Broadly Diversified Interest Intelligence Maturity and Judgment Leadership Ability to Adjust
Qualities and Attributes We SeekPublic Accounting • Appearance and Manner • Social manners and dress are appropriate • Technical Competence • Overall GPA • Accounting grades relative to overall GPA • Accounting related work experience • Teamwork • Group oriented activities and hobbies • Works effectively with others • Tactful and diplomatic in sensitive situations
Qualities and Attributes We SeekPublic Accounting • Integrity • No unresolved inconsistencies in the interview • Loyalty to a principle, family, organization, etc. • Motivation • Consistently seeks opportunities for more responsibility/challenges • Works well without supervision • Leadership • Held elective offices • Recipient of leadership awards • Demonstrates experience at “taking charge” • Generates enthusiasm in others
Qualities and Attributes We SeekPublic Accounting • Knowledge of the Firm/Profession • Demonstrates research done on the Firm • Avoids generic questions/topics • Intelligence • Academic performance • Uses logical thought process • Ability to think quickly on his/her feet • Ambition • College job experiences • Excels in outside activities and has vision of career goals
Qualities and Attributes We SeekPublic Accounting • Self-confidence • Poised and relaxed manner in the interview • Desire for responsibility and opportunity versus concern over security • Ability to Adjust • Balances school, personal and work life • Effectively manages stress • Readily adjusts to multiple demands and shifting priorities • Maturity and Judgment • Evidence of logical thinking behind answers to questions • Priorities in allocating time
Qualities and Attributes We SeekPublic Accounting • Communication Skills • Responses were readily understood; clarifying questions not needed • Uses good grammar and expresses thoughts concisely • Active in the interview with follow-up questions • Broadly Diversified Interests • Evidence of academic interests outside accounting • Hobbies indicate variety of interests with deep involvement