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Impact of COVID-19 on Accounting Firm Recruiting and Internships

What’s different now in public accounting recruiting and internships? Our HR expert, Elizabeth, shares how the pandemic has shifted our industry.
By Elizabeth Harkness The pandemic has changed the way we do business in so many areas, and human resources is no different.  As we continue to recruit accounting employees… https://www.weinsteinspira.com/blog/2021/09/impact-covid-19-accounting-firm-recruiting-and-internships/

Why I Chose a Career in Public Accounting

Deciding if a career in public accounting is right for you? Ryan is sharing why he chose his career path and how he got here.
By Ryan Lyons Background The process of choosing a career path in the field of public accounting can be daunting. Sometimes it is a conscious decision and other times it… https://www.weinsteinspira.com/blog/2021/09/why-i-chose-career-public-accounting/

Tips for Success in Accounting Internships During COVID-19

“My experience with Weinstein Spira as an intern has been nothing short of amazing, even during COVID-19.” - Codi Carpenter, Summer 2020 Intern | Don’t miss her blog post on what she learned during her summer internship here.
By Codi Carpenter, Summer 2020 Intern My experience with Weinstein Spira as an intern has been nothing short of amazing, even during COVID-19. Was it different than I… https://www.weinsteinspira.com/blog/2020/09/real-life-experience-intern-during-covid-19/

Why Public Accounting Was the Right Choice for Me

Is public accounting the right choice for you? Learn from John Michael’s post where he is sharing his career journey and pros and cons for those who are grappling with the big decision.
By John Michael Aguerre Now that I am a staff auditor for a public accounting firm, I find myself reflecting on the choices I made that led me to this role—a perfect… https://www.weinsteinspira.com/blog/2020/03/why-public-accounting-was-right-choice-me/

Day in the Life of an Audit Senior

There is never a dull moment as an audit senior! Today, Emily is giving us a glimpse into her packed day.
By Emily Gutierrez There is really no “typical” day to speak of in my experience as an audit senior. I find that every day is different based on the season. My busy season… https://www.weinsteinspira.com/blog/2019/07/day-life-audit-senior/

Top 5 Qualities to Highlight When Interviewing for Public Accounting

While there are many things that go into making a final hiring decision, here are the top five qualities our hiring managers like to see in the interview process.
By Elizabeth Harkness As HR manager, I talk to every candidate who comes through the door with the hope of landing a position at Weinstein Spira. With respect to public… https://www.weinsteinspira.com/blog/2019/02/top-5-qualities-highlight-when-interviewing-public-accounting/

Optimizing Your 2019 Resume

Does your resume reflect your professional story? It may be the only impression with make with a hiring manager, and you want to put your best foot forward!
By Aimee Carpenter Resumes are living, breathing documents that need to be kept up-to-date with your latest accomplishments while still fresh in your mind. With online… https://www.weinsteinspira.com/blog/2019/01/optimizing-your-2019-resume/

What I Wish I Knew About Accounting in College

What are your job options in the field of accounting? Erica Diaz helps you chart your career with the pros and cons of the Big 4 firms, mid-market accounting firms and industry accounting jobs.
By Erica Diaz One of my favorite work responsibilities is visiting college campuses, like Texas A&M, to recruit new grads to work at Weinstein Spira. I often present a slide… https://www.weinsteinspira.com/blog/2018/08/what-i-wish-i-knew-about-accounting-college/