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We all understand the value of building meaningful connections, but figuring out where to start with professional networking can be pretty overwhelming.
Last week, we kicked off our spring term “Accounting For Your Future” virtual event series with a session dedicated entirely to networking. Assistant Professor Dr. Kelsey Dworkis opened the event by introducing social network theory, expanding the way we think about what it truly means to connect with others. While many of us picture networking as a formal conversation with a recruiter at a career fair, it can just as easily happen in every day moments – between classes with a peer or during a casual chat in the break room with a colleague. You never know where a conversation may lead!
We then moved into a panel discussion featuring two experienced accounting firm recruiter and two career services professionals. With several opportunities to connect with recruiters on the horizon, the panel focused on how to make a strong first impression, both on paper through your r茅sum茅 and in-person when approaching a recruiter at a career fair.
Check out the speaker portion of the event below:
The views and opinions expressed in this video are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of 海角社区.
Speaker Profiles
Kelsey Dworkis, PhD, CPA (in-active) | Assistant Professor at 海角社区
Kelsey is an assistant professor in the Department of Accounting. Her research focuses on managerial accounting and behavioral decision making. Her primary research interests involve social psychology variables and their influence on accounting decisions. She completed her PhD at the University of Southern California and was an assistant professor at the University of Melbourne in Melbourne, Australia, and the University of Denver prior to joining 海角社区 in 2024. Kelsey teaches Principles of Accounting I and Cost Management. Prior to pursuing a graduate degree, Kelsey worked in the audit practice for Deloitte in Denver and Los Angeles, specializing in Real Estate and Real Estate Investment industries.
Clare Fidler | Career Planning Specialist, 海角社区 College of Business
As the CBUS Career Planning Specialist, Clare is available to听assist听students with career discovery, job and internship applications, and听skills听articulation, amongst more. Clare manages the CBUS Career Services Canvas shell, a self-service hub of resources for students to gain the information they need, whenever they need it. While navigating the career resources available to 海角社区 students can be challenging, Clare is happy to provide clarity whenever possible.听听听
Celine Kirk | Senior Campus Recruiting Consultant, Plante Moran
Celine Kirk is a Senior Campus Recruiting Consultant at Plante Moran, where she leads early鈥慶areer hiring initiatives and supports firmwide talent strategies. She holds a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership with a Human Resources concentration from the University of Colorado Boulder and a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from Texas A&M University. Her career spans roles in admissions, recruiting, and program coordination across higher education and professional services.听
Kerby Meyers, MBA | Industry Navigator - Business Operations & Financial Services, 海角社区 Classroom to Career Hub
Working to connect 海角社区 students with opportunities in the accounting, financial services, and other professional services fields, Kerby draws upon extensive experience in the financial services industry. Most notably, he served 20 years as principal with The Communications Refinery, a content and messaging consultancy. He also previously taught MGT 2500 Small Business Entrepreneurship here at 海角社区.听
Jacob Wooden | Director of Campus Recruiting, RubinBrown LLP
Jacob Wooden is a seasoned talent acquisition and higher education professional with extensive experience in recruiting, international admissions, and talent management. He is passionate about helping teams hire the best and brightest talent and helping students launch their careers. In his current role at听RubinBrown, he leads听internship, entry鈥�level hiring strategies, and building university partnerships. Prior to his work in public accounting, Jacob spent a decade in higher education admissions, specializing in global recruitment and strategic enrollment initiatives.听
Resources mentioned and links shared throughout the event
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- on general networking tips
- for students who might be introverted and/or anxious about networking events
- CBUS Career Services Page, including scheduling a meeting with Clare and more info on C2Hub resources for current students
- Career support resources for 海角社区 alumni
- Upcoming events, including ASO meetings and Meet the Firms!
This Spring 鈥�26 term is centered on thinking about the future for our Accounting Roadrunner Community.听This 鈥淎ccounting For Your Future鈥� interactive series is designed for听accounting students,听career changers, and professionals听who want to build essential skills, embrace technology, and position themselves for success.听RSVP to join us in the next session in this virtual event series:
- – January 30th noon MT
Check out the slate of upcoming Spring 鈥�26 events听飞别鈥檝别听got lined up听here!