Fall 2026 Meet the Firms (Macon Campus)

This unique in-person networking event will allow students and alumni to practice interviewing skills and learn more about 30+ of the top accounting and financial firms. The event will be open to employers interested in students studying finance, accounting and risk management. While students and alumni from all colleges and majors are invited to participate, most will be majors in accounting, finance and risk management (or considering these majors/minors).  We will try to direct students to employers in their area of expertise (e.g., finance majors to finance firms) during the speed interviewing. During the networking portion, we appreciate firm representatives helping students in any major improve their ability to practice professional networking skills.

Students from all middle Georgia colleges and universities are invited to participate, and the event will occur on Mercer’s Macon Campus at 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, GA.

During this event, students and alumni will enjoy:

• Interview practice: Participate in a 1:1 micro-interview practice in a speed-dating format
• Networking:  Learn more about the finance and accounting fields while meeting firm representatives and Mercer alumni
• Elevator pitch practice: Students will be asked to give an approved elevator pitch/verbal business card to enter the event
• Resume book:  Have the opportunity to submit your resume to a book that will be provided to employers

• Is this event just for seniors or alumni looking for a job? NO! This is a networking and skills-building night. All students interested in the accounting, finance, and insurance industries are welcome! The recruitment process for these fields starts early. ALL years are encouraged to join.
• So, does that mean jobs won’t be available? NOPE! In previous years, many students received offers from this event. Great recruiters know that recruitment is a long-game. Investing in you at all levels of your career benefits you and the employer!

 This Event is Open ONLY to Mercer University, Middle Georgia State University, and Wesleyan College Students.

Should you have any questions, please contact:

Dr. Carol Sargent
Associate Professor of Accounting
sargent_cs@mercer.edu

Request for Accommodations: Attendees who need accessibility accommodation (alternate formats, accessible seating, captioning, etc.), please contact the event organizer, Dr. Carol Sargent at sargent_cs@mercer.edu To best assist you, please make your request two weeks prior to the event to allow coordination of services.  We will continue to provide accessibility accommodations to the best of our abilities, even with short notice.