I’m have an interview this afternoon with a local accounting firm in our small town. I’m incredibly nervous because even though I’ll be graduating soon with my Bachelors in Accounting, I have zero work experience in this field and feel out of my league. Currently I attend school full time online and work from home managing our family business. Any tips or advice? I don’t want to oversell myself but I don’t want to undersell me either.

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Well first of all give yourself more credit. Out of all the applicants, your resume stuck out and they want to speak with you. Showcase your transferable skills..working in teams, leadership abilities through school clubs, even working in your family business. Just be familiar with accounting principles and any relevant excel skills

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I Agree with VTS 1. I would just get a general knowledge about what the firm does. Tell them about going to school and managing your family business. They should respect that. They wouldn't be interviewing you if you weren't a viable candidate.

Just as the firm will be evaluating you in the interview, you should do the same. Watch for how much they share about the basics--things like what you'll be doing day-to-day. If they are excessively vague, that could be a red flag. If you don't feel like they are trying to make a professional connection, that's also a red flag. Good Luck!

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