Starting Your Career

There’s a great Seinfeld episode (which one isn’t?) where George and Jerry each become mentors to hapless, wide-eyed protégés, with hilarious results. But 21st century mentoring is no joke. It’s a proven way to enhance performance, improve job satisfaction and cultivate future generations of leaders at organizations.

You're on top of the world with a college diploma firmly in hand, as you look into a sea of smiling faces on graduation day. Your years of having fun on campus while squeezing in some studying are now memories. The next phase in your life is beginning - the "real world" - characterized by the daily grind with its demanding assignments. Don't panic. Take a deep breath, and use the vast knowledge you've gained in college to hit the ground running.

Interviewing for a position can be stressful for anyone, but perhaps even more so for a young, inexperienced student. However, it does not have to be. The key (for anyone) is to be prepared.

For most of us, going into your first busy season is an eye opener because when busy season starts you don’t really know what to expect and how the next few months are going to pan out. So here are a few things to keep in mind.

So how do you dress down for work without looking like you’re headed to the beach? Here are some rules to live - and dress - by.

What exactly is the difference between casual, business casual and business? What should I wear to the office holiday party? Listen to our podcast for answers to these questions and more.

While the CPA examination gets all of the "attention," the work experience requirement is one of the least-discussed aspects of certification.