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How to Get Your First Job: 7 Real-World Tactics Commerce Students Should Actually Use Why This Guide Matters Most blogs
Most blogs repeat the same advice: “make a resume, apply on Naukri, do an internship”.
Helpful? Yes. Enough? No.
Commerce is competitive, and what gets you your first real job is not just theory; it’s how you package your profile.
This guide gives you practical, less obvious, and proven hacks to break into your career.
1. Create a “Shadow Internship” Experience, Even Without a Company
What it is: If you can’t land an internship, build your own.
Pick a listed company, download its annual report, and prepare a mock audit file or GST summary as if you’re interning there.
How it helps:
Example resume line:
Prepared an independent review of ITC Ltd.’s FY24 Annual Report covering revenue segments, internal controls, and audit procedures, based on ACCA audit standards.
2. Make a 90-Second Video Resume
Why it works: Recruiters scan hundreds of PDFs daily. A short, engaging video instantly makes you memorable.
What to include:
Pro tip: Upload to YouTube (unlisted) or Google Drive and add the link in your CV or email signature.
3. Freelance via CA/CS Telegram Groups & Local Listings
Not common – highly effective.
Many Chartered Accountants post short-term projects like bookkeeping, TDS filing, or article work in local Telegram groups.
Where to look:
Why it works: Builds real-world credibility. You can list these as freelance projects with real clients on your resume.
4. Build a “Skills Portfolio” Using Google Sites or Notion
What to include:
Why it works: Recruiters scan, not read. A clean, clickable profile instantly boosts trust.
5. Learn to Cold DM Hiring Managers
Most students fail because they don’t know who to talk to. Instead of only applying on portals, message hiring managers directly on LinkedIn.
Template
Hi [Name], I’m a B.Com/ACCA student actively seeking an accounts/finance internship. I’ve done [mention project or course] and am eager to assist with any openings at [Company]. I’d love to connect or get some guidance from you.
Keep it short, personalised, and backed by proof.
6. Prepare a “Mini Audit File” or “GST Summary”
Instead of writing “I know GST”, demonstrate it:
Example resume line:
Created mock GST filings with full compliance documentation as per Indian tax laws.
7. Use AI Tools for Interview Practice
AI isn’t just for fun – it’s a personal career coach.
Recommended tools:
Your first job isn’t about where you studied, it’s about what you’ve done, what you can show, and how you present it.
These strategies take effort, but if you apply them, you’ll be in the top 5% of freshers recruiters remember.
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