Vol: 1 Issue : 3 September 12, 2010

Scavenger Hunt + Networking =

ALPFA Meeting

“We believe in developing you as a professional,

and growing together as one family”

Maria Yip, the Networking Guru Ali’s Tip of

During the meeting this past Friday (Sep-
tember 10th, 2010) Maria Yip shared her the Week
knowledge on networking. Some of the
topics she discussed included: developing
your leadership and management styles,
how to create an effective network, as well When attending the career fair, first approach
as how she started her own forensic ac-
counting firm: YIP Associates.
a firm you are not as interested in to settle your
Following her presentation, Ernst &
nerves. After calming those butterflies, target the
Young sponsored a Scavenger Hunt which took members all firms you are after.
around campus...
What’s Happening This Week?
- Upcoming Speakers, Firms, and Socials...

Daniel Perron
With over 18 years recruiting experience in the South Florida region, our guest speaker
this Friday will share tips and advice with our members. Daniel Perron has spent nine
years in Public and Private accounting, and has focused on recruiting for both accounting
and finance positions. He is currently the owner of Perron and Company, and was the
recent CEO and owner for RNI Search, both are recruiting companies.

More information can be found online at: www.alpfafiu.org

Deloitte
Currently part of the Big 4, Deloitte has over 45,000 employees. The key business areas
are audit, financial advisory, tax and consulting. Fortune and BusinessWeek consistently
rank them among the best places to work. Deloitte and its predecessor organization has
provided solutions to the needs of customers for over 100 years. They are currently a na-
tional and global leader in the industry. As mentioned in prior meetings, Deloitte is also
the firm which works with HACU, providing jobs through both means

To learn more, visit: www.deloitte.com

Mock Interview
Your moment of truth has arrived. Your objective in every interview should be to take
yourself one step further toward generating a potential job offer. Mock Interviews consist
of a 45 minute session with a professional. The the inteview session includes 30 minutes
of interview time and 15 minutes of feedback. Firms attending include: Deloitte, Ernst &
Young, IRS, BDO, and The Merges Group.

Saturday, September 18th, 2010 * Registration for this event has closed.
8:00am to 5:00pm at CBC 120 For more information on future events
Contact: Ali Vayani
Last Week
- Guest Speakers & Firm Share Their Insight

Maria M. Yip
During last Friday’s meeting (September 10th, 2010) Maria Yip joined us yet again, after
her visit during the orientation meeting.

Developing your Leadership Style- Ms. Yip stated that you should learn from your peers,
as well hold true to your values. Leadership style is the action of “motivation and helping
people grow while still reaching your goals,” while your management style is the way you
manage people to get a certain goal.

Networking is not just the exchanging of business cards, it is a way of life. Not only did
networking help build YIP Associates, it helps bring in the clients.

Ernst & Young

Ernst & Young sponsored a Scavenger Hunt around the FIU Campus. Members were
broken up into teams, each with a E&Y representative. They were then given a short quiz
and the winners would start the hunt first. From the College of Business Complex to
FIU’s Stadium, members searched around campus in order complete the task. The prize
was Ernst & Young branded folding chairs.

Stay tuned for upcoming events at: www.alpfafiu.org/Calendar

Don’t Forget:
HACU- Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities
HACU explained that there are multiple opportunities for students in our position. Reg-
istering on their website (www.hacu.net) provides us with detailed information on scholar-
ships as well as internships . HACU is currently working with Deloitte and other compa-
nies to provide internships to students worldwide. There are minimal requirments, such as
having a 3.0 GPA, being eligible to work in the United States, and a few others. He also
mentioned that anyone can apply as long as you meet the requirments.

Be sure to apply
Upcoming Events & Recommendations
Ahead of the Game - Accounting & Business Expo
Friday, September 24, 2010
x2 – 1 hr. 45 min. sessions & a Call Back Session

Must Pay Member Dues Before RSVP

RSVP: ALPFAevents@gmail.com

Create/Update your Resume

To have your resume reviewed, you may contact:
Dawn Lazar
dawn.lazar@fiu.edu
305.348.0025
Walk-In Resume Critiques are available through Career Services, please contact Dawn
Lazar at: dawn.lazar@fiu.edu
Helpful Information can be found at the Business School’s Career Services website:
www.careers.fiu.edu

Mock Interviews
Saturday, September 18th from 8am to 5pm

CBC 120

*Registration has closed

More Events:
Events:

September 15th, 16th, 20th, 24st- Career Fair Success for Business Students

September 18th - Mock Interviews

General Meeting, Firm Presentation:

September 17th, 6:00pm - General Meeting with Daniel Perron

7:00pm - Deloitte Presentation

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