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How to Master Accounting Interviews & Stand Out

Hosted by Alex Harlan

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What you'll learn

Master Behavioral Interviews

Learn how to structure strong STAR-based answers that clearly showcase impact, ownership, and results.

Answer Hypothetical Questions With Confidence

Apply structured problem-solving frameworks to tackle case and situational interview questions effectively.

Develop an Interview Preparation Strategy

Learn how top candidates research roles, prepare stories, and leverage recruiters before interviews.

Use AI to Streamline Interview Prep

Leverage AI voice mode to capture work examples to use during interviews

Why this topic matters

Strong interview skills can completely change the trajectory of a candidate’s career. While many accounting and finance applicants have strong resumes and backgrounds, top candidates stand out through clear communication, structured storytelling, and confidence during interviews. This session teaches practical frameworks, real examples, and preparation strategies that help candidates perform at a higher level.

You'll learn from

Alex Harlan

Finance PM @ Google | 1,400+ Clients Coached | Founder @ SummitResume.com

Alex Harlan is a Finance Program Manager at Google and Founder of Summit Resume, where he has helped 1,400+ accounting and finance professionals land competitive, 6-figure roles at Big 4 and corporate finance teams.

Alex started at Google as an Accounting Analyst, driving 64+ successful launches for products including YouTube NFL Sunday Ticket. In 2024, he was promoted into a finance PM role where he drives billions in finance automation while spearheading north-star system architecture to ensure scalability, maintainability, and adaptability as Google continues to grow.

Alex is also the career development lead at Google Atlanta, and, has been a keynote speaker at 120+ career events to a combined 20,000+ professionals at institutions such as Northwestern, Georgia Tech, and UW Seattle.

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