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career launchpad get ready to take off on your exciting career.

Kickstart your career in accounting and finance.

Whether you’re starting a new career or looking to take the next step, the prospect of finding the right role can be overwhelming. You might feel the need for resume/cv updates, skill set enhancement and interview preparation, but where do you begin?

What is Career Launchpad?

Designed for our AICPA & CIMA Student Community, this comprehensive tool provides free five modules that offer expert tips for resume-building, essential tools and strategies for job searching, and exclusive resources.

Modules 1-5:

  • Module 1: Hear advice, stories, and behind-the-scenes tips for landing your first job from accountants in various industries, from forensic accounting at the FBI to becoming a partner in Audit to building your career in tech.
  • Module 2: Learn from current accounting and finance professionals about salaries, benefits, work/life balance, and everything you need to know when choosing your first employer.
  • Module 3: Practice defining your skills to start building your resume/CV and LinkedIn profiles through our Case Studies.
  • Module 4: Use templates and professional advice to enhance your resume/CV, write a cover letter, and build your LinkedIn profile.
  • Module 5: Tips from a Vice President on how to ace your interview, along with practice case studies.

Module 6: Exclusive AI Mock Interview Experience

A premium AI mock interview experience for those seeking an extra edge for only $19.95. Andi, your virtual interviewer, will ask a series of interview questions. Your interview answers will be analyzed, and you will receive feedback, in real-time, to boost your performance and confidence for future interviews.

Earn Digital Badges

Up to three Digital badges may earned for this course

digital badge module 1 through 5
digital badge module 1 through 5
digital badge module 1 through 5

Steps To Success

Because you'll receive free membership to our Student Community, course access, AND LinkedIn Digital Badges, the registration process for Career Launchpad is lengthy. Please follow the instructions below to access your course; you only have to complete these forms ONCE to access Career Launchpad, Webinars, Scholarships, and all AICPA & CIMA student resources!

Steps to Earning Your Digital badges

  • Click "Launch Now" to sign-up or to log-in to our free student community
  • You’ll be directed to the Career Launchpad site
  • Add the course to your cart for checkout
  • Fill out your billing information
  • Access your course under your profile
  • Track your progress and obtain your badge(s)