In every issue of The Bottom Line, we ask students for their thoughts on a particular topic. This month, we want to know: What do you hope for in your career in 2024?
Brendan Connor
PwC
In my current role, I am very fortunate to be able to work with clients that operate in a variety of industries. In 2024, I hope to continue to get this exposure to diverse industries and benefit from the learning opportunities this presents.
I also look forward to developing my coaching and mentoring skills. I’ve found that, as an associate in a large practice, coaching junior associates is something that is often expected within your first two to three years of work. It’s one of the real benefits of working in a large practice, in my opinion.
Lastly, a key priority of mine is being successful in my FAEs this coming year. Hopefully, I can get off to a good start with the AFR interim exam next month.
Jessica Bourke
EY
In 2024, I hope to see my career grow by building my personal connections within
the business sector.
Over the past year, I have learned a lot about myself and where I want to go in life. Joining CASSL really helped me to build my confidence and showed me that I want to be more involved in the social aspects of the profession, as networking is vital.
Throughout the year, I have attended several events, and it has opened so many doors for me. I have landed opportunities by being myself and talking to everyone. I have connections now in sectors I didn’t think I would.
For 2024, I want to build on that. I want to attend more social networking events, and I want to develop who I am so I can advertise the best version of myself, whoever that may be.
So, for the next 12 months, I want to work on myself, my talents and my networking, and hopefully, by the end of 2024, I will be looking back and reflecting on how I have grown as a person.
Peter McPhillips
KPMG
I hope to see the efforts I have put in recently prove fruitful in 2024.
I have aimed to gain exposure to all sorts of development and networking opportunities in recent years through my involvement with the Chartered Accountants Student Society and the Social Committee in my workplace. I believe this will pay dividends in 2024 as I look to broaden my horizons in the future.
I am due to take the final set of my professional accountancy exams next summer, and this will hopefully be a huge, positive step forward in my career as it opens up many future avenues for an exciting career.
I look forward to the many opportunities ahead of me in 2024.