The great thing about a network is it can come alive and drop things into your lap at any time!Recently, as I was networking with some accountants not far away from where I live and ran into another successful DAP Alumni who was interested in how the program was going. I was pleased to inform him that it has continued to improve as the marketplace changes and offers a solid academic foundation on the way to achieving the CPA designation. In addition, I mentioned the students have commented that their DAP experience had also provided an incredible relationship building opportunity for those take advantage of expanding their networks with their classmates and accounting professionals.

He then asked me if I would be willing to forward some names and resumes from time to time when they had a need to add to their growing staff. He continued to say how that they are a small firm, with a family atmosphere, competitive salary and benefit package…and they get to go home at a reasonable hour consistently. He also agreed that new hires would need support as they moved through their impending PEP process and CFE preparation. I replied that I would be happy to forward some candidates and BOOM “Networking Strikes Again!”

So here it is. If you are a candidate that meets all of the following requirements and have an up to date resume, you can email it to Russell Garrett dapcareersupport@sauder.ubc.ca

You MUST have the following:

• A desire to work, and begin your accounting career, in a small firm family environment
• Live within a short distance from Port Moody, Port Coquitlam or Coquitlam (residence location required)
• Able to demonstrate academic competency from some completed accounting courses
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication, relationship building and people skills
• Accounting experience is an asset but not required

Note: This position is not recommended for anyone planning on going through the CPA Recruiting process and leaving this firm to work for another firm. They boast of a 100% staff retention which is incredible! So send me your resume and an email about how you match the requirements and I will vet them for the firm.

So, keep up that networking everyone and always look for an opportunity to bring up your passion for your new profession and your career plans as part of your small talk. It will pay off time and time again.

Best of luck,

Russell