3 Ways to Be More Memorable in Your Accounting Interview
How do you differentiate yourself in an accounting interview so that you stand out from the competition?
Wear a fancy tie? Nope. End the interview with a flourish and a “ta da?” Not so much.
Instead, if you want to make a great impression try these 3 things.
Plan Your Peaks
How to Test Soft Skills in an Accounting Interview
Developing questions to test technical skill is a fairly straight-forward process. But what happens when you need to evaluate a candidate’s soft skill set?
Things become slightly more complicated when it comes to assessing initiative, or a team first mentality.
Here’s some guidance when you need to determine
3 Words You Should Never Use to Describe Yourself in a Finance Interview
Finance interviews are your chance to put your best foot forward. This means using language to accurately describe why you could be a difference maker to an organization.
There are, however, several words that could sink your finance interview ship.
To avoid torpedoing your chances read on.
Perfectionist
Not only
How to Banish Your Finance Interview Jitters
If the thought of going to a finance interview gives you the jitters (think five cups of coffee worth) then look no further.
This blog will give you three key tips designed to calm your nerves, stop your hands from shaking and drop your breathing down from hyper-speed.
If you
Toronto Accountant? How to Play to Your Strengths in an Interview
In the make or break moment of an accounting interview you need to play to your strengths. But how do you do that without appearing overconfident?
When it comes to conducting a gold star interview, here are three ways to highlight what makes you exceptional.
Industry Experience
Employers want candidates
How to Identify a Strong Communicator in Your Next Accounting Interview
A Clarity Labs Blog
When it comes to hiring, we know the importance of finding a candidate who is a strong communicator.
Results from our initial Clarity Lab research suggests finance leaders agree. Accountants today need to be able to convey technical financial information to their non-financial peers. They also
How to Stand Out in Your Next Accounting Interview
Interviews can be nerve-racking. You want to connect to the employer, communicate with confidence and be the candidate of choice.
But you’re not sure how to stand out in your next accounting interview.
Never fear, we have your back. Here are three tips to help you cross the finish
4 Signs You’re Rocking an Accounting Job Interview
Good news! There are certain signs you can look for that indicate you’re rocking an accounting job interview.
Watch for these hints.
1. It feels like more of a conversation than an interview
If you’re in the midst of an interview for an accounting job and you realize the
The Art of Listening in an Accounting Interview
We have two ears and one mouth, and yet too often the latter overpowers the former. Here are some tips for becoming a better active listener that you can use in your next accounting interview.
Stephen R. Covey once said: “Most people do not listen with the intent to understand.
5 Ways to Leave a Good Impression in Your Accounting Interview
Interviews can be tough. But following these guidelines will ensure success.
We all want to leave a job interview feeling like we’ve hit a home run. And yet, even when we walk into the room confident that we’ll be able to knock it out of the park, we
How to Recover After a Bad Accounting Interview
Blew the interview to your dream accounting job? Don’t despair yet: you can still make amends if you follow our checklist of things-to-do after a botched interview.
Okay, so you messed up. It happens. Not every accounting job interview can be nailed, and sometimes the pressure gets to you
What to Look for in an Accounting Reference
The references you give to a potential employer can make or break your chance of getting the job. Here’s what you should look for when you’re asking someone to be your accounting reference.
When you’re on the market for an accounting job, or for jobs in the financial services field
