Meet the Professionals Night is the ideal opportunity for students and professionals in the accounting industry to meet and build relationships in a professional setting.
This premier networking event, hosted by WWU’s Beta Alpha Psi, gives students the chance to meet representatives from over 20 companies and gives professionals the chance to meet the newest generation of elite accounting students from Western Washington University.
WHEN
Typically the first Thursday of Fall Quarter
LOCATION
TBD
PRICE
TBD
Your goal should be to make professional contacts, build relationships, and learn about the industry. Remember that the professionals are there to get to know you, so introduce yourself and act naturally. Be polite, professional, and confident. Ask informed questions about the firms and the individual’s career path.
- Do: Wear business professional attire
- Do: Research the firms attending, learn about them
- Do: Politely introduce yourself
- Do: Follow-up with the Professionals you meet
- Do Not: Bring copies of your resume
- Do Not: Consume alcohol or other drugs at or before the event
- Do Not: Interrupt conversations at the event