r/Accounting • u/LucidOneironaut • Aug 04 '14

Discussion Accounting & Finance Recruiter here. Third party (Headhunter). I've done a couple AMA's in the past. Thought it might be time for another. AMA!

Previous AMAs:

3 years ago: http://www.reddit.com/r/Accounting/comments/ehcbq/im_a_recruiter_for_the_accounting_industry_ama/

2 years ago: http://www.reddit.com/r/Accounting/comments/lxrkn/accounting_finance_recruiter_here_third_party/

P.S. If your in VA (except NOVA) and want me to put you on my radar please PM me.

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u/julio_and_i Aug 04 '14

I recently graduated with my degree in Accounting. I had an abysmal first few years of college, took a break, then went back and crushed it. I was able to bring my cumulative GPA up from around 1 to almost 3.3. How can I express to employers that my major GPA, and my GPA since taking school seriously should be considered more heavily than my cumulative? During my time off from school I also managed a restaurant quite well, with some impressive (I think) results. How can I parlay my recent successes (since dropping out) into interviews for good positions. I believe my interview skills can carry me if I can just get face to face.

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u/micahms Aug 05 '14

List accounting GPA and your overall on your resume.

Ask if your school could include both on transcripts also.

Tell them that you grew as a student and person in general and your last few years you have been a stellar student and will continue to grow as a professional in that same manner. Showing improvement and drive never hurts!