resume help/ finding job/ resume pinned on bottom
Hey r/accounting, looking for some resume help and a reality check on my path.
I'm a junior graduating May 2027 with a BS in Accounting, based in Kansas City. I've been applying and interviewing for entry-level accounting roles in the KC area (AP clerk, staff accountant, local firm stuff) to get some experience on my resume before I start recruiting for Big 4. I've been getting interviews but almost never hear back afterward. I've been working on my interviewing skills and feel a lot better about that side of things, but I think my resume might still be holding me back.
My plan is:
Land an accounting job now to get relevant experience
Hit campus recruiting hard in Fall 2026 to get in front of Big 4 recruiters
Lock down a Big 4 internship for Summer 2027
Convert to a full-time offer after I graduate
Start chipping away at the CPA sections before/after graduation
Is this timeline realistic? And would anyone be willing to roast my resume? I can DM it or drop a redacted version in the comments.
Also open to any general advice on what I should be doing right now to get ahead. Things I might be overlooking, stuff you wish you had done earlier, anything really. I'd rather know now than figure it out too late. Thanks in advance.