Her Story
About Linda
Linda Manzo is currently in her senior year studying accounting at California Polytechnic State University. She began her accounting studies with an introductory financial accounting class at community college, where she also received scholarships, and spent her freshman year at the University of Oregon. Manzo has interned for two years with Deloitte in their Los Angeles office, progressing from the Discovery internship to more hands-on audit work with retail and other clients. She has been extended an offer to join as a full-time audit associate next fall. In addition to her academics and professional experience, Manzo holds the position of Vice President of Firm Relations for the Cal Poly Accounting Club, where she helps schedule firm presentations for students. She has also participated in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program on campus and will return this year as a student assistant and teaching assistant. Manzo attributes her success to her parents, who have been her constant supporters, and values empathy in both her professional and personal life.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Linda
01What do you attribute your success to?
I definitely owe it all to my parents. They are forever my number one cheerleaders. I love my parents so much. I know that I am just a complete mix of both of them.
02What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Just to enjoy it. There's so many different aspects of college. Just appreciate all that your academic holds for you, all that your internship holds for you, all the different learning experiences that you have. Just go into it with a positive mindset and an open brain, just ready to learn and to be a sponge and just soak up everything that you learn.
03What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Empathy. Realizing that everyone is people with the same types of stressors and life aspects. We're all people.
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