I got my BS Accounting degree in 2009 and graduated without any job offers or relevant experience. I spent the next two years looking for work without any luck before I decided to go to grad school. I got my MS in Accounting half a year ago and now I feel like I'm in the same situation again. I have not been able to find any work through on-campus recruiting or career fairs held by my local CPA society.
I'm working part time right now as a Seasonal Assistant Tax Preparer and just started preparing for the CPA exam. My first section is scheduled for July and I probably won't complete all sections until next year. My part-time job only lasts until the end of the tax season.
Should I continue to apply for jobs while I am studying for the CPA exam or wait until I get my license? Will getting a CPA license make up for the gaps on my resume? I feel like I screwed myself over big time. What accounting firms would even consider me with so many gaps on my resume and lack of relevant experience despite having two degrees?