The Best Finance Resume We Ever Received
What constitutes ‘the best’ in anything?
We bandied this topic around quite a bit, with each recruiter offering their version of what they thought was the best resume they’d ever seen.
At the end of it all, we decided that the best finance resumes were actually a compilation of 5
What Makes an Accountant Successful?
As finance and accounting recruiters in Toronto we regularly meet with people at different stages of their professional career. What we’ve noted is that certain traits seem to best predict success. In order to get the career you want, try to foster the following qualities, while mitigating the ones
20 Things to Put On Your Finance Career Bucket List
The movie “The Bucket List” follows two terminally ill men who create a wish list of things they want to do before they die or ‘kick the bucket’. The movie reinforces the importance of living life, setting goals and doing what it takes to achieve them.
But what would a
Finance Professionals: Get More Love
Dave Kerpen, of Likeable Local, recently published an article with a list of CEO’s and the employee they “love the most”. Out of 14 beloved employees, only two were finance professionals. Is that because Finance and Accounting are not vital to the success of these businesses? Or is it because the
3 Behaviours That Can Hurt Your Finance Career
Very rarely is our path to career advancement a smooth one. Usually there are ups and downs, misfires and successes. There are, however, a few behaviours that can damage our chances of moving the career stick from neutral to drive.
If your career has stalled out ask yourself if any
3 Things You Should Do if You Are Looking for a Finance Career Change
If the thought of going to work makes you emit a high pitched keening noise that only dogs can hear, it may be time to consider a finance career change.
There are, however, 3 things you should do before you take action and leave it all behind.
Evaluate Progress
Firstly, take
From Junior Accountant to CFO – Why Everyone Needs a Mentor
Do you remember when you bought your first car? Maybe your parents helped you, or you talked to a friend, or researched online. Regardless of your approach, you tapped into other sources of thinking to shape your decision making process.
And whether you’re twenty-five, or sixty-five, having someone to
Think Big -Tips for Your Finance Career from Kevin Hibbert, CPA, CA – Part 2
Yesterday, we shared Part 1 of Think Big – Tips for Your Finance Career from Kevin Hibbert, CPA, CA. Today, we’ve got more where that came from. Read on to uncover insights on the fallacy of work-life balance and the value of widening the scope.
Lesson 4: The Fallacy of Work-Life Balance
5 Mistakes to Avoid With Your Finance Recruiter
A capable accounting and finance recruiter can give you a leg-up on the competition for the jobs you really want. Here are some things to avoid that could undermine your working relationship with them.
It’s not an easy call for any person to have to make – deciding to change
Some Big Hiring Mistakes Employers Make
Bad hires cost employers big time. Here are some mistakes you should avoid so that you don’t make a hiring decision that ends up costing you.
Hiring has always been something of a challenge for employers, even in the best of times. But in a still uncertain business climate,
