Careers & CPA Exam Information
Recruiting and Careers
MSA students have access to the Kelley School of Business Career Planning Office (CPO) located on the 4th floor (BS4090) of the Business School. There is a one-time fee of $150 to use the CPO services, which can be paid by cash, check, or credit card at the CPO. See the Kelley Career Planning Office website for an overview of services provided for MSA students.
Accounting Recruiting Season
Accounting firms look to hire accounting majors for internships and full-time positions almost exclusively during the Fall semester. You must be ready to apply for positions in the Fall if:
- You intend to graduate in December of the current year or May or August of the following year. Positions will be available with various start dates, depending on when you graduate.
- You are interested in an internship during the spring and/or summer semester of the following year.
Resumes & Cover Letters
- You should have the final draft of your resume and a cover letter template ready by early August.
- Your resume must be uploaded in KelleyCareers (www.kelleycareersonline.com) to apply for positions. We review all resumes after uploaded. If you want your resume reviewed before you apply for positions, you will need to upload it at least 24-48 hours before applying to positions.
- Take advantage of the services offered by the Kelley Career Planning Office:
- OptimalResume and OptimalCoverLetter– An online resume and cover letter builder fully customized for Kelley Indianapolis students (See Resumes/Cover Letters).
- Individual resume critiques – Available during walk-in hours (9-11am & 2-4pm daily) or by appointment.
Recruiting Timeline
Job Postings Begin - Early-Mid August
Employers begin posting internships and full-time positions on KelleyCareers for start dates in Spring, Summer and Fall of the following year. You may begin applying for positions as soon as they are posted and your resume has been uploaded and approved. Be sure to note all application deadlines
MSA Accounting Recruiting Orientation – Late August-(watch for date, time and location)
This orientation will cover applying to jobs & signing up for on-campus interviews through KelleyCareers, preparing specifically for accounting interviews, working the room at Meet the Recruiter, and following up with employers.
Accounting Meet the Recruiter -September - Campus Center Multi-Purpose Room (watch for date and time)
This event officially starts the accounting recruiting season. The majority of accounting employers who post positions on KelleyCareers and plan to conduct on-campus interviews will be in attendance. This is your bestopportunity to both impress employers who make hiring decisions and to learn about the range of opportunities available. Every year employers call the office specifically to request interviews with students they meet at this
event. Some employers will not interview students unless they meet them at a campus event. All MSA students seeking an internship or full- time position should attend this event. You may have fewer interviews if you do not attend this event. You will still need to apply for positions through KelleyCareers in addition to attending this event.
Accounting On-Campus Interviewing – Late September- October - BS4090 (CPO)
Approximately 30-40 employers will conduct first round, on-campus interviews in the CPO during this period. Most will then invite their lead candidates for second round interviews in their offices.
Job and Internship Offers Extended – Early December - January
The majority of full-time job and internship offers will be extended during this period. The CPO staff can assist you with evaluating and negotiating job offers, which you should always do in a timely, professional manner.
Please review our On- Campus Interview Policies before you begin applying to jobs.
Kelley Career Planning Office Contacts:
Angie Meyer, Associate Director-317.274.2587 or angjmeye@iupui.edu
Christina Terkhorn, Administrative Assistant-317.278.0506 or chmterkh@iupui.edu
Sherry Zike, Assistant Director, Career Counselor- 317.278.4969 or slzike@iupui.edu
Emily Murphy, Assistant Director- 317.278-7842 or murphyem@iupui.edu
Tim Bennett, Director- 317-274-5693 or tbennet@iupui.edu
See Staff Directory for more details.
