I agree that having the exams passed isn't necessary, but it will help my chances of getting a job. Most places require you to get it done after a year or two of being hired. They would most likely take someone who has passed all of the exam over someone who hasn't taken a single section. This could be helpful when there are at least 10 people interviewing for every single position I've applied for (sometimes over 40 applicants). We are in a recession. Businesses are cutting back. People are losing their jobs. It's not a good time to be looking for a first job. Having passed the exams shows intelligence and hard work. They are not easy exams at all. I've learned more studying for them than I have during the entire course of my business degree.
My interview skills aren't that great, but I don't think they're horrible either. The main problem I have is that I get nervous/anxious and it makes me stutter and say the wrong things. I'm not going to apply for jobs at McDonald''s. I may go to a Toastmasters or some other interview workshop to hone in skills in this area. I have gotten several job offers in my life before. Some of them were pretty decent jobs for a college kid.
Everyone in accounting knows that to pass an exam after studying for only a month means I'm putting in many hours of study per day. Those people that pass the exam while working a full time job? They probably spend months preparing. I'm trying to pass the whole god damn thing by February.
My parents are fine with supporting me right now. I'm not a huge financial burden to them. I've suggested joining the army or navy and they do not want me to do that at all. They encourage me to pass the exams. I can't look for a job all day and study all day at the same time. If I want to pass these mother fuckers asap, I have to devote all my time to them.
I do appreciate your advice/input.
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