Career Fairs

Sample Script for Career Fairs:

Hi, thanks for stopping by our booth.

My name is _______ and I work as a ______ for ________.

I'm a certified public accountant, or CPA.

Have you thought about pursuing a career in business?


If student says yes:

Let me tell you a little bit about becoming a CPA.

CPAs are leaders in business and industry because we have the skills to make sense of a changing and complex world.

CPAs are the trusted professionals who enable people and organizations to shape their future.

I became a CPA because _______ (fill in the blank).

I went to school at _______ (fill in the blank).

My first job out of college was ______ (talk about previous work experience and current job)

Not all CPAs are like me. Give examples of CPAs working in public practice, industry, government and education. Show the versatility of CPA designation.

Let me give a copy of this career guide to you.

It has information about careers in accounting, scholarships, Texas colleges and universities and the educational requirements to become a CPA.

Thanks for stopping by the booth.


If student says no:

Just in case you change your mind, let me give a copy of this career guide to you.

It has information about scholarships, Texas colleges and universities and careers in accounting.

Thanks for stopping by the booth. Additional hints:

Remember that students are not required to stop by your booth so you will want to find ways to catch their attention.

To attract students to your booth, consider decorating your booth with TSCPA balloons, showing "Takin' Care of Business" on a TV.

Students love freebies so be sure to request some giveaways from TSCPA.