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Accounting school internship programs can help students gain excellent experience and can provide a job to list on their resume before they even finish school and enter the job market. There is a great need for accountants, and you will have a job that is in demand once you get into this field, but first you have to get the experience that will get you hired. Finding the right internship to help you get ahead shouldn't be hard as long as you follow a few simple steps.
The first step to finding good accounting school internship programs is to decide whether you require a paid internship or if you can be flexible and accept a non-paid internship that will provide the same experience. You should speak with an adviser at your school and figure out when you'll be ready to begin an internship for school credit, as some institutions have GPA requirements for students interested in pursuing internships. It would also be a good idea to join Beta Alpha Psi, which is the National Accounting Fraternity. They know about many of the current internships, and their alumni often hire recent graduates that were members of the fraternity.
Once you've decided you're ready to pursue one of the accounting school internships programs, then you can begin building your resume and searching for positions. If you need help, the career center or library should be able to provide sample resumes for inspiration. Your school's career center and/or internship programs office should be able to point you in the right direction as you search for internships. There may also be career sessions and job fairs you can attend. Your accounting professors may even have internship opportunities available; it can't hurt to ask. And if you still can't find anything, you can search online job databases for accounting intern positions.
When you interview for an accounting school internship program, make sure to dress appropriately; show up on time; send a thank you letter once the interview is over, and make sure to verify with your adviser that this is a qualified internship for school credit.
