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Case Study: Kaiser Permanente

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Hello Cat,

Thank you for connecting with me on LinkedIn. I am a graduate accounting student from Indiana University the Kelley School of Business. My senior year in college, I had done researches about the costing issues in the healthcare sector and thus developed a strong interest in this industry.

This past summer, I interned with a Pharmaceutical company in Louisville, KY. I learned about your organization from the school career website. After completing my degree at the Kelley School of Business, I hope to perform the accounting analysis for an organization like Kaiser Permanente.

I am writing to ask if you could share any advice for those who are seeking an opportunity at Kaiser Permanente. I understand that you have a busy schedule

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