I knew it was risky. I mean, how many times is it really appropriate to tell a story about a nose hair in an interview setting? Despite my initial hesitations and the countless hours I spent worrying about the one moment of spontaneity I had in my entire life, it turns out that stories about [...]
posted by Olivia Singleton
Filed under: Recruiting
I interviewed with yet again another accounting firm yesterday. Although I have already accepted an offer with a different firm, I don’t feel like it’s necessarily the best fit. The firm truly is amazing, and I have no doubt that it would provide me with a great career. The only factor that makes me hesitant [...]
posted by Olivia Singleton
Filed under: Recruiting
My first official business trip to Seattle is over. Finally. It really was a remarkable weekend, but at the same time I was excited to the point of wetting my pants when I got home to my apartment. There really is nothing like sleeping in your own twin sized bed and going back to eating [...]
posted by Olivia Singleton
Filed under: Recruiting, Religion
Earlier this week I received yet again another e-mail from a big four accounting firm. It was the type of e-mail that had the capability of completely destroying the rest of my confidence or making me feel entirely liberated every time I walk into WalMart knowing I’ll never have to work as a checker in [...]
posted by Olivia Singleton
Filed under: Recruiting
I’ve spent the majority of my evenings this week going to a number of recruiting events. I’ve been told by a countless number of people that it’s crucial that I get my “face out there.” When the recruiters start to look over the submitted resumes, the idea is that they will be able to connect [...]
posted by Olivia Singleton
Filed under: Recruiting
Lately my life has been full of life altering decisions. Decisions like where I should go to graduate school, which area(s) of emphasis I should pursue, whether or not I should eat that extra bowl of cereal. Decisions, decisions, decisions. Once again, I’m at a crossing point in my life where I must make yet [...]
posted by Olivia Singleton
Filed under: Recruiting
