Hello everyone…I know you are busy working, handling your extra-curricular activities, studying hard, commuting to school and of course, keeping a work/life balance (haha), but, here are a few things to keep in mind right now:

1. The CPA Blog

• CPA Blog is up and running (if you did not know that already).
• There you can find CPA recruiting related information and of course access the slide decks from the CPA Recruit Workshops.
• The newest “CPA Application Workshop” will be joining the others shortly.
• More posts will be coming as we receive more information on the CPA Recruit.
• Here are instructions on how to access the CPA Blog through Connect.
  – To enroll in the Connect course, follow the link below (you will have to first enter CWL and password ) Self-Enroll in Summer CPA Prep Series 2016
  – Then go to Course Catalogue (under the Courses Tab on top menu bar) and search “CPA Summer”.
  – Click on the icon to the right of the course (under Course ID) and select enroll
  – Then enter the access code cpasummerprep
  ….and Bob’s your uncle! (idiom)

2. Networking

• You only have a few weeks to network. So be sure to reach out to your contacts and make meaningful connections.
• Are there a few questions about the firm, their service lines, specialties, etc. that you have not been able to find out about? Now is the time!
• You even have a few more events just to gather that last tidbit on information to use in your letters, follow up, interview questions of closing.
•  Be careful to keep the rules….more on that below.

3. Research

• Finding second level and third level research information is what can set you apart.
• Now is the time to utilize your strong sleuthing and search engine skills, and find out everything you can about the firms that you will be crafting cover letters to.
• There is a marked difference between specific and general cover letters. They simply secure more interviews!

4. Applications

• Be sure to understand and use the application form appropriately. The 2016 CPA Application Form can be found on COOL in the Document Library.
• Be sure to fill it out very carefully. The correct firm name really helps.
• One note to keep in mind. Under Education, the first section is for your current (DAP) education. Your “cumulative” average is for your current education only. Each post-secondary program will be listed separately.

5. Coaching Appointments

• On August 15^th the DAP Office will be posting the CPA Application Review Appointments. You can register for these on COOL.
• These appointments will be on-campus and will begin on August 25^th.

6. 2016 Code of Conduct

• The 2016 Code of Conduct is available through COOL. Be sure to keep the rules as you proceed into this year’s CPA recruiting activities.
• There is specific guidelines for:- Exchange and Out-Of-Province Students
  –  Networking
  – Interviews
  – Job Offers (when accepting or declining)

Good luck,

Russell

Russell Garrett is the Owner of Protocol Business Solutions, a Certified Career Consultant and the DAP Career Coach. He also collaborates with the Business Career Center to support BCom career initiatives from time to time. Be sure to attend all the CPA Recruiting workshops which are posted on COOL for registration. Russell is also available to DAP students for online coaching appointments set up through email requests and in-person coaching when posted in COOL. Contact Russell at dapcareersupport@sauder.ubc.ca.