Anyone else Struggling to Land a Job in Interviews?
Hi all,
Just some background on me: I got a Master's Degree in Accounting, started as a public auditor in Financial services, and then turned to Fund admin and got a CPA shortly afterwards.
I've been interviewing with some notable companies like Blackstone, Blue Owl Capital, and mid-sized hedge funds in New York City this past year and my strategy has been to be personable as well as prove to them my technical knowledge and ability to handle responsibilities independently. However, out of 10 interviews I've had, I've only had two second-round in-person interviews that have gone no where. While I understand it's a competitive market, you would think someone with a CPA and 5 years experience in the field would warrant more attention than just an interview.
Honestly, just ranting on how stressful this process has been, but wanted to see how others are feeling in our field and where the market is going because I don't think I'd study Accounting if I were a freshman entering college now.
