Tips from Finance Recruiters: The Elevator Pitch

Finance recruiters meet with job seekers every day, most of whom would love to know how to craft a great elevator pitch. Make no mistake, that 30 seconds is a real asset in moving you towards your career goals. You’ll use your elevator pitch in networking events, in answer to
Tips for Accountants: The Do’s and Don’ts of Networking

You gaze around bleary-eyed, slumped at your desk like a puppet whose strings have been cut.
While you have survived another year end, you’re exhausted and the thought of attending the networking event this evening fills you with mounting horror. But you’ve committed yourself to going, so you
Career Development Tips for Accountants
As you continue to work in your current role, it’s easy to become complacent. But if you want to accelerate your career, refine your ambition and channel it into successful outcomes, you need a plan.
And whether you decide to take the road less traveled, or drive a direct
7 Traits of Successful Accountants

Success is one of those things that’s easy to describe but hard to identify. Look for these lucky seven traits to track down the most successful accountants for your company.
There’s no single blueprint for success, but the most outstanding accountants share certain characteristics. Among other things, they’
How Long Does It Take to Find an Accounting Job?

They say that good fortune comes to those who wait. Okay, but how long should you have to wait? How long does it take to find an accounting job?
Improve Your Career: Leadership Skills Every Accountant Should Have

Some leaders are born – others are bred. Here are some leadership skills every accountant should have, so that they can stop playing “follow the leader,” and start being the leaders to follow.
There are a lot of popular myths about accountants (not a few of which have found their way into television’
Accountants and the MBA: Some Pros and Cons

Is an MBA worth the time and expense for accountants and CAs? Here are some pros and cons to consider.
As a working accountant, you’re likely no stranger to the following question: Should you get an MBA? Especially in the current era of academic inflation, one can’t help but wonder
7 Tips for Switching Industries as an Accountant in Toronto

If you’re an accountant in Toronto who has extensive experience in one industry, but are considering switching industries, you know (or else, are about to learn) that making that kind of move can sometimes be a real struggle. You may have worked