The Must-Have Qualities of an Effective Finance Leader
There is a saying that people buy into the leader before they buy into the vision. If you want to affect change, it makes sense that people must trust you and the way you see the world. Building this foundation is a critical step in being an effective finance leader.
How to Be a Strong Communicator
Franklin Roosevelt is history’s “great explainer.” He could take a complex concept and simplify it so that everyone could understand. Here’s how to gain buy-in and become a strong communicator.
The Best LinkedIn Tips for Active Finance and Accounting Job Seekers
LinkedIn is a powerful tool for connecting active finance and accounting job seekers with prospective employers. Done correctly, your LinkedIn profile can be a powerful calling card. Here are the 5 best LinkedIn tips to help you get noticed by recruiters and internal placement teams.
1. Get Optimized – Keywords and Groups
Find out which words
Traits to Look for When You Hire Top Accountants
There are a number of traits to look for if you need to hire top accountants. In fact, our research into performance revealed a few surprises. For example, team preference did not show up on the top 5 list of traits to look for when hiring an accountant. Surprised?
How to Write a Self-Assessment for Your Finance Job
Right up there with root canals and small dogs that won’t stop barking is the unparalleled joy that comes with writing a self-assessment for your finance job. At first glance the task of writing a self-assessment seems daunting. What do you downplay? If you feel like you’ve hit
3 Things Your Finance Recruiter Needs to Know
It might seem relatively straightforward. Connect with a finance recruiter, let them know your goals and then step back and watch the magic.
But there are certainly things you can share with your recruiter that can facilitate success, particularly if you’re actively searching for a position and ready to
How to Assess What Your Finance Team Really Needs
As a manager you want your team to deliver. But sometimes even a top performing team starts to flounder.
How do you assess what needs to be done to help them regain top form?
Here are three things to look at.
Qualifications and Fit
According to the American Society for
How to Build Influence in Your New Finance Job
We often hear about influencers – people who are able to shape points of view and circumstances to align with their own. They seem to have an ability to build consensus and understand what it takes to be successful.
If you’re starting a new finance job, there are certainly things
How to Succeed in Your Finance Job at a Large Company
You just landed a new role with a large company. Your previous position was with a much smaller organization. And while you’re not worried about making the transition, you do wonder how to ramp up quickly and start showing value.
Here are 5 ways to demonstrate that your company made
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
5 Ways to Improve Your Finance Team this Summer
With the humidex reaching 40 degrees and the air looking hazy, it’s no wonder that your team is lacking in motivation. Maybe they’re thinking of running through a sprinkler, rather than the fascinating world of debits and credits. Here’s how to improve your finance team this summer:
5 Words to Include on Your Finance Resume
According to a study conducted by Forbes with 2,200 hiring managers and resource staffers, 68% of hiring managers spend up to two minutes reading a resume, with only 17% spending 30 seconds or less.
What does this tell us? You potentially have more time than you thought to make a good impression.
Here are
