Personal Narrative: An Interview With My Mentor

Having a mentor is a truly rewarding experience, it helps build relationships and bonds that can create lifelong relationships. I really enjoyed meeting with my mentor Devon French. Devon is originally from the Chicago suburbs and attended school at the University of San Diego for both his undergraduate and graduate degrees. He started his career at Deloitte during the fall of 2014 and currently is entering his second year as an Audit Senior. During his tenure at Deloitte, he has served a number of industries including retail/distribution, media, not-for-profits, government, and manufacturing.

Devon’s words positivity resonated with me, he is well spoken and made me feel I was in the right career path. Currently I am applying to internships to gain critical experience, although I have received a few interviews and second interviews, I have still have not received a position yet. Devon assured me that because I'm getting interviews as a sophomore that is a good sign. The market is competitive and juniors with more experience have an advantage. Devon gave me very useful interview advice and techniques. I learned not to be a scripted
He views that ethical and social responsibility is not only good for the business, but also good for the employees working in an organization. An honest workplace will lead to better productivity and employee relationships. Ethical actions in the workplace is contagious. When an individual acts ethically he is not only benefiting the business, he is also benefiting society as well. Good ethics will improve society as a whole and will also be a great influence on others around you. In the accounting field there is always a large emphasis put on acting ethically and responsibly. The field gives a chance for the unethical to act unethically. Accountants have the power to adjust financial statements to their liking, therefore behaving ethically in this field is