<p>I mean for an accounting job right out of school (entry-level), for say a big four firm, mid-or small sized firm, or even the IRS.</p>
<p>I ask this because I never talk to any of my professors, and I don’t even think they know who I am. When I do a resume, who exactly is a reference, and how many do I need?</p>
<p>Is it possible all of my references have to come from an internship and from academic professors, advisers and such?</p>
<p>Also do these jobs normally ask for personal references? Because I think min would be weak because I would just use my friends whom would be graduating with me, and if I have to list “occupation: student” it would look corny? (I don’t know I’m asking)</p>
<p>Again the answer should be geared for an entry-level accounting job with the previously mentioned businesses. Just give me yout experience, input, (and credentials if you want).</p>
<p>Thanks again</p>
<p>If the only thing you did aside from class throughout college that you can get a reference from/put on your resume is an academic internship, I wouldn’t hire you.</p>
<p>If it’s your senior year, get a job. If not, put yourself out there and get some summer internships. Either way, the closer you can get to accounting work, the better.</p>
<p>I don’t understand what do you mean if the internship is the only thing I have? Do you mean I HAVE to join extra-curricular activities in order to have a chance at MOST jobs? Or did you mean I need to get to know my professors more (for references)?</p>
<p>I have a high GPA (3.7) and I’m a damn hard worker, and a good talker and I know I will do well in the real world. Why would employers have a problem with ONLY an internship?</p>
<p>I think what opensk. meant was that most firms are looking for well rounded individuals that are involved in things outside of school. This doesn’t necessarily mean that you need to join a bunch of extracurriculars, it could be working a job, or volunteer work. Either way, if you are involved in something other than school, you will then have references available in the form of co-workers, managers, people you did volunteer work for, etc.</p>