Throughout my summer at Pardo & Associates CPAs, I aim to gain financial literacy and insight into the typical 9-to-5 work environment, which will prepare me for my future career. Having gained these skills by the end of my internship will allow me to gain a different level of confidence, and ultimately allow me to become more comfortable with myself and my career path. Throughout high school, I realized that becoming financially literate was something I wanted to be educated in, especially with the current state of the economy. I knew managing my finances and preparing myself for the real world would become part of overall success, thus positively impacting my career path. Currently, within my internship, I have been able to experience the work environment of a corporate job and the pros and cons that come with having one. Having had this experience, I feel more at ease with the idea of a corporate job as I am aware of what to expect in my future. Before beginning my internship, I was very unsure and afraid that my expectations of a corporate job would simply not match my experience, but thankfully this has not been the case. After having interned for only two weeks, I have gained another level of respect for the people within these fields of corporate jobs, as the hours are long, yet the job can be rewarding. Now more than ever, I feel more confident in my career path, having gained knowledge of what a day-to-day will look like while also learning about how accounting applies to the real world.
Damaris Acomata
Finance, 2027
Finance is a difficult but an extremely rewarding career path! It seems like you’ll be more knowledgeable about the economics and finances of the world after this internship, which will be a step up for your future. I’m glad you’re learning more about the daily life of your career path as well. The best thing an internship can do for you is is show you whether or not you could spend years of your life in that field.
Damaris, I’m so glad to hear that this internship is helping you feel more comfortable with your future career path. I’m sure it will give you valuable insight into both the benefits and challenges of the field, just as you mentioned, which will help you make a more informed decision about the direction you want to take in life. I’m happy to hear that you’re enjoying the experience so far, and I wish you the best of luck moving forward!
That’s awesome! It’s great to hear you’re gaining confidence and learning so much already. Sounds like this internship is a perfect step toward your future goals!
I’m glad your internship is providing you with the knowledge and confidence to continue to pursue your desired career. Recognizing your fears is a crucial step to take, and I’m proud of you for being able to get this new perspective! I hope these opportunities provide you more insight into the field, and I can’t wait to see where it takes you!
It’s great to hear how much clarity and confidence you’ve gained in just a couple of weeks! Getting a real look at the corporate world and realizing it’s a good fit for you is such a valuable part of the internship experience. Plus, building financial literacy is such an important skill, both personally and professionally. Sounds like you’re really making the most of this opportunity!
It’s awesome that you understand the importance of financial literacy (not many people do) and how because of this you have been able to go down a fulfilling career path. From what I hear being a CPA is hard and requires extreme levels of commitment, something I’m sure you have after reading your blog. I’m glad you are able to experience corporate life through your internship and are able to gain insight into the daily life of someone who works in finance. Good luck with the rest of your internship!
I’m really glad to hear how much you’re learning at your internship! Gaining experience and building your financial skills will definitely help you feel confident about your future. It sounds like this opportunity is already helping you get a clear picture of what to expect and is shaping your career in a positive way.