Meet the Firms

This unique in-person networking event will allow students and alumni to practice interviewing skills and learn more about 30+ of the top accounting and financial firms. This year, the event will be open to finance and accounting employers. Students and alumni from all colleges and majors are invited to participate in the interviewing and networking practice. Students from all Middle Georgia colleges and universities are invited to participate, and the event will occur on Mercer’s Macon campus at 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, GA.

During this event, students and alumni will enjoy:

• Interview practice: Participate in a 1:1 micro-interview practice in a speed-dating format.
• Networking: Learn more about the finance and accounting fields while meeting firm representatives and Mercer alumni.
• Elevator pitch practice: Students will be asked to give an approved elevator pitch/verbal business card to enter the event.
• Resume book: Have the opportunity to submit your resume to a book that will be provided to employers.

Business professional attire is required (no khakis or polos), and students and alumni should come prepared with several copies of their updated resumes. Students may contact Ashley Herman at herman_ag@mercer.edu for details on FREE blazer, suit jacket, and tie rentals.

FAQ’s:

Is this event just for seniors or alumni looking for a job? NO! This is a networking and skills-building night. All students interested in the accounting, finance, and insurance industries are welcome! The recruitment process for these fields starts early. ALL years are encouraged to join.

So, does that mean jobs won’t be available? NOPE! In previous years, many students received offers from this event. Great recruiters know that recruitment is a long-game. Investing in you at all levels of your career benefits you and the employer!

Should you have any questions, please contact:

Ashley Herman
Associate Director of Career Management Services
herman_ag@mercer.edu or 478-301-5799

Dr. Carol Sargent
Associate Professor of Accounting
sargent_cs@mercer.edu

Request for Accommodations: Attendees who need accessibility accommodation (alternate formats, accessible seating, captioning, etc.), please contact the event organizer, Ashley Herman at herman_ag@mercer.edu. To best assist you, please make your request two weeks prior to the event to allow coordination of services. We will continue to provide accessibility accommodations to the best of our abilities, even with short notice.