Professor Elam

Monday April 20 2015

Four students including Sofia Carrizales,Alejandro Leal, Beatrice Therwhanger, and Denise Trejo joined me at the San Antonio Institute of Internal Auditors meeting this past Wednesday. 

A partner from PwC spoke on auditing automated internal controls.  I was approached by Aventine Hill and asked to provide student  applications for an accounting internship.That is a perfect example of how networking at these events aids the outcomes of our students.

Networking Tip – Have some business cards made as  a student.  Include your name,  major, spell out

Texas A & M University San Antonio, Expected Graduation Date, and of course your cell number and e mail address. 

That way you will establish contact with others.  Be sure to store your cards in your book bag and your car, 

For example, the PwC partner had come from Dallas just for this meeting and he intends to open an office here.But he did not have a business card for me when I offered him one of mine,do  not let this happen to you!