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Crony Chronicles Website Redesign, Lindsey Marie Mcbride
Crony Chronicles Website Redesign, Lindsey Marie Mcbride
Undergraduate Honors Capstone Projects
The policy team at the Charles Koch Institute is broken into different areas of research. During my summer internship, I was assigned to research crony capitalism with four other members of the policy team. Along with their research on crony capitalism, these team members maintained a website called cronychronicles.org. For a definition of crony capitalism, or cronyism, see Appendix C. The goal of the website was to be "the leading online resource for everything related to cronyism" (About Us). I was very interested in the research I was conducting on crony capitalism, and enjoyed contributing information to the Crony Chronicles …
Internship At Metalwest As A Market Researcher, Jolynn Marie Carr
Internship At Metalwest As A Market Researcher, Jolynn Marie Carr
Undergraduate Honors Capstone Projects
I was accepted and worked as an intern for the company Metalwest. (They have since merged with another company and are now called O'Neal Industries.) My internship title was Market Researcher. As a market researcher, I was in charge of discovering vital information for future growth of the company. I participated in research in order to expand Metalwest's business into government agencies as well as discover possible customers outside of the government. I researched using the internet, books, and phone calls.
How To Navigate Public Accounting Recruitment, Jill Heather Aoki
How To Navigate Public Accounting Recruitment, Jill Heather Aoki
Undergraduate Honors Capstone Projects
For many accounting graduates, public accounting is an excellent place to start a career. However, recruitment at accounting firms is highly competitive. The majority of personnel are hired through internships, and competition for these positions is fierce. The process usually spans over multiple years and involves participating in leadership seminars, attending social events, and much more in addition to interviewing. Successful placement requires not only exceptional academic achievements but also strong relationships with personnel at the firm. One primary differentiator among the numerous public accounting firms is their people and culture. Other factors include local clients and specializations. Thus, candidates …