Entry-Level Positions for Aspiring Accountants and Real Estate Professionals
For accounting, entry-level roles like "bookkeeper or staff accountant" offer a strong foundation, with the knowledge gained being "always applicable," allowing for career advancement. In real estate, entry-level positions such as "realtor or commercial leasing agent" serve as a springboard, and finding a good mentor is key to success in any entry-level role.
Entry-Level Positions, Career Development, Accounting, Real Estate, Mentorship
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
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Michael Hiller
President/Owner
Hiller Enterprise, Inc.
University of Arizona 2011 & UCLA Extension 2015
UCLA Extension 2015
Communications, Accounting
Consulting & Related Professional Services, Real Estate
Entrepreneurship and Business Owner
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Entry-level positions in accounting include bookkeeper or staff accountant roles, providing a foundation for career growth.
2. Experience in accounting is widely applicable, whether in corporations or accounting firms, and can lead to leadership positions.
3. In real estate, entry-level roles such as realtor or commercial leasing agent offer opportunities for advancement. Mentorship is crucial for success in any entry-level position.
Transcript
What entry-level positions in this field might an undergraduate college student consider?
As an entry-level person, either as a bookkeeper or staff accountant, both positions open many doors to build on. In today's world, people job hop.
Whether working directly with a corporation or specifically an accounting firm, the knowledge is always applicable. As the student grows in experience, making the leap to a leadership position on the accounting side is not that far.
Now, if they want to go the real estate route, it really depends on what they seek as entry level. Most people seek a starting point as a realtor or commercial leasing agent and work their way up.
Really, in any entry-level position, find yourself a good mentor. From there, learn and gain experience.