Career Development

I used to get through the hardest times in school by reminding myself that “this will all be worth it someday.” Well, “someday” has arrived! All the homework, studying, papers, projects, all-nighters, presentations, midterms and finals were all for this moment that I am living right now. At last, I've started my career!

You applied for a new job, and you’ve been called in for an interview. During the interview process, there are three main questions that need to be answered to help the HR person determine if you’re the right fit for the job.

Create career goals, update your resume and set up a job alert on the NJSCPA Job Bank.

Here you are. Twenty-something. Your college diploma is in its pretty, embossed folder. Your CPA exam scores are on the refrigerator. And you just picked up your CPA certificate and your NJSCPA membership certificate from the framing store. You did it! So what’s next?

Within the first five years of their hire, many CPAs in public practice transition into careers in government, nonprofit organizations or private industry. Here are 10 Keys to Success for those joining the ranks of private industry.