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Submitted by:
Leah Harwell
Salt Lake Community College
Communication 1010
February 26, 2015
I targeted questions of characteristics, skills, interests, and attributes that are important to be a
successful accountant, as well as company culture, benefits, pay scale, time off, and a typical
day. For a full list please see below.
1. What are the most important skills, characteristics or attributes that you feel are
necessary to be successful in the accounting industry? (Primary, Open)
a. Why is that attribute important? (Secondary, Closed)
2. What attracted you into becoming an accountant? (Primary, Open)
a. Do you still feel the same way? (Secondary, Open)
3. How many hours a week do you typically work? (Primary, Closed)
a. Do you feel this is too much, or not enough? (Secondary, Open)
1. Are there any CEU or additional training that is required or recommended for your position?
(Primary, Closed)
a.
Closing
Thank you so much for your time, its really been a pleasure meeting with you. I certainly have
learned a lot and this information has definitely helped me with my decision. Here is the survey I
mentioned beforehand, please complete it and email a copy to my instructor as well as to me.
As an interviewer I feel I am able to make people feel at ease with me almost instantly. I have
conducted a number of interviews due to previous positions in Property Management and
Staffing where I interviewed people for both housing and jobs. These can be very stressful
situations for others, but I help to calm them that we may focus on the task at hand.
I reviewed my questions beforehand, and brought my phone to be able to record our
conversation if I received her permission. I brought a small notepad in case I needed to take
notes, but was able to leave it in my purse as I did receive her permission to record. I was glad
for this fact as I did wonder how I was going to balance eating, interviewing, and, taking notes.
Simply not eating wasnt an option as I love to eat, and it wouldve been awkward to leave Mrs.
Gilmore eating by herself.
In my interview with Rachel, our interview progressed as more of a conversation rather than a
consultation. I feel it was fluid, and organic, allowing Rachel to open up about Accounting, and
in particular her position. Because of our rapport I felt I was able to ask her about personal
questions like the amount of time she takes off for family and illness, though not so comfortable
as to inquire about her annual income. I also felt comfortable enough to ask her to remember
me should I ever be seeking employment in future.
While putting others at ease is my strong suit, I also fear it may could be a weakness as I
wonder if interviewees perceive a lack of professionalism in my friendly demeanor.
Leah Harwell
3975 South 900 East #51
Salt Lake City, UT 84054
(801) 815-7864
February 2, 2015
Rachel Gillmor-Hamilton
1640 West Redstone Center Dr. Suite 200
Park City, UT 84098
Dear Rachel,
I appreciate you taking the time out of your busy schedule to meet with me, and to complete the
survey. I feel I learned a lot during our interview about the Accounting field and it would be a
good fit with me. Without your assistance I do not know if I would have made this discovery.
Thank you for helping me on my journey.
Sincerely,
Leah Harwell
(I sent a small Thank You card, and space was limited so my message was brief.)