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Question 17 of 30 for our Accounting Mock Interview

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Question 17 of 30

Give me an example of why you chose this career field.

"I've always loved Math and when in school, I excelled in it. I've also been highly organized for the majority of my life. When I was in high school, I was the class treasurer and was the first class in ten years where the teachers didn't have to correct my calculations for school dance budgets or graduation party budget. It shaped the way I looked at college and have lived my life."

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How to Answer: Give me an example of why you chose this career field.

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  • 17. Give me an example of why you chose this career field.

      How to Answer

      This answer is a personal one. We can only advise you to be honest about why you decided to join the field of Accounting. Don't embellish or exaggerate because most people can tell when someone is lying or exaggerating. Try to keep it simple and if possible, not a long-winded story about your life.

      This is time for the interviewer to get to know you a little better and a good place to set boundaries if you have them.

      Written by Bobbi Witt on January 8th, 2021

      Entry Level

      "There were a lot of influences in my life that led to Accounting. Both my parents were Accountants for the IRS and I decided to follow in their footsteps. I've never regretted it and with their help, I plan on obtaining my CPA within the year."

      Written by Bobbi Witt on January 8th, 2021

      Answer Example

      "I've always loved Math and when in school, I excelled in it. I've also been highly organized for the majority of my life. When I was in high school, I was the class treasurer and was the first class in ten years where the teachers didn't have to correct my calculations for school dance budgets or graduation party budget. It shaped the way I looked at college and have lived my life."

      Written by Bobbi Witt on January 8th, 2021

      Experience

      "I've always loved numbers and formulas. In school, I tutored kids in higher grades than me in Calculus and Trigonometry in exchange for rides and invites to parties. As I got older, I was able to turn that into a budgeting business in college to help broke college kids make ends meet while we all were broke in school. I built my career on my ability to manage finances and time like no one else, which is why I have a strict policy that when I'm home, that's my kids time. Just like we invest in the stock market, we need to invest in our families, which is why I like to know I can be off the clock at least a little every day to spend time with my family."

      Written by Bobbi Witt on January 8th, 2021

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      Anonymous Answer

      "I chose accounting because growing up, I saw a lot of people suffer long-term unemployment. I wanted a discipline that would be useful to almost any organization and allow me to support my family.

      Additionally, I am entrepreneurial and studying accounting has helped me to make informed decisions, as well as help others, make informed decisions."

      Chad's Feedback

      Excellent answer! Your motivation for choosing accounting as a career is understandable, and it comes across as sincere.
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