Is it hard for a 50 year old who just graduated from college with a degree in accounting to get a job?

Answer 1

Yes, mostly because starting salaries are so low you might make too much doing something else. I was making about 45K when I got my degree but starting salaries for new CPAs were 24K.

Answer 2

As a Finance and Accounting Placement Agent, Yes and No. It will depend on 1) What have you been doing and 2) What do you want to do. If you have the background and just got the paper, I would recommend a good agent to assist you. If you have NEVER held an accounting position. Consider the temp to perm route to prove your knowledge. It is a risk, but I have seen a lot of similar scenarios work out that way. Either way, it isn't impossible. With determination and really getting yourself out there with or without and agent. It should be beneficial. Also, look into CPA firms. This is a great way to start getting experience if you had none previously.

Answer 3

I don't think so. You'll have to start at the bottom, but I'd hire you because 50 year olds have maturity and fore thought. I recommend maybe looking into bookkeeping too. Hotels always need night auditors. After you have a job a year or two you can still go any where. Accountants are very much still in demand.

Answer 4

Hard? Yes indeed. Impossible? Not necessarily.

Still why hire a 50 year old when you can get a fresh young 20 year old right out of school who'll be less resistant to change and learn to do things your way?

All depends on how you sell yourself.

Answer 5

yes. You will find that they are looking for younger people in the big firms. You will have more luck with small firms or the government.