This section should include any experience you've had, even if it doesn't seem to be related to accounting . When listing a previous job experience, be sure to include the name of
the company or organization, your title, and the dates of employment (start and end dates). Underneath this information, include 2-5 bullet points with a description of your
responsibilities. Since this is typically the longest section for people, let us remind you that your resume should only be one (1) page! If it goes longer, it means you're not
tailoring your resume enough with the responsibilities relevant to the specific job or internship you're applying to. For each bullet try to use a different action word that speaks
to your leadership (think: manage, lead, direct, create, coordinate, execute). And lastly, try to quantify when you can. If you've helped 100+ customers, say that!
While you're reading the position description, you might come across some responsibilities that you have never done before — only you have, just in different ways. Get to the core
of what the task is asking of you; is it problem solving, working against deadlines, communicating internally and externally, data input, etc.?
If you have worked as a server, you can highlight your experience balancing payments, checking receipts against bills, your ability to multitask, collaborate, and work under
pressure. You get the idea!
If you have ever been a teaching assistant, highlight skills like planning ahead, ability to explain complex information, and, if TA-ing an accounting course, a high level of
knowledge and understanding of accounting co-signed by an expert professor.
You can also use positions like residence assistant to demonstrate your leadership ability. For example, you were probably responsible for motivating others, setting goals,
organizing events, and communicating effectively.
Oh! Remember that office assistant job you had? It matters! This job taught you how to manage office supply inventory, be detail oriented, and problem solve.
