Tips for Writing a Self-Assessment at Your Finance Job, Pt. I
The self-assessment has broken even the strongest and most confident accounting and finance professionals. Follow our advice to come out of it smelling like roses.
Why Your Company (and Your Finance Team) May Need Bruce Willis
There is little doubt that Hans Gruber and his band of merry men underestimated off- duty police officer John McClane in Hollywood’s action film classic Die Hard. After all, this is Bruce Willis at his finest. And when Hollywood, in its infinite wisdom, offered us 14 more sequels (might have
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
When Should You Leave a Big 4 Accounting Firm? – An Auditor’s Dilemma Blog PART 2
Leaving a Big 4 Accounting Firm
You’ve just survived another busy season and are staring listlessly out the window. Empty fast food containers litter your desk and you swear that you forgot to feed your cat when you left the house this morning – again. Maybe it’s time to
Should You Stay Until Audit Manager? – An Auditor’s Dilemma Blog
Should I Stay or Should I Go? Thoughts on Becoming an Audit Manager
Ah yes, the eternal dilemma facing any auditor, or member of the band the Clash – should I stay or should I go now? Or, more specifically, should I hang in there until I reach the level of
New Finance Job? How to Get Noticed at Work
There are always nerves when you start a new role. You want to make a positive first impression. But how do you do it without stepping on toes?
Here are 3 ways to make an impact in your first month on the job.
Stakeholders
Meet with key stakeholders as soon
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
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
5 Tips for Rocking Your First Week at a New Finance Job
Anytime you start a new role, it’s critically important to make a good first impression.
You need to be accessible, humble and communicate effectively.
Want to rock your first week at your new finance job? Consider the following five tips.
Create a Business Flow Chart
In order to drive
5 Signs You Should Leave Your Finance Job Sooner Rather Than Later
The thought of leaving a job can create a stress response.
Whether it’s rooted in fear of change, or maybe a realization that the grass is not always greener on the other side, sometimes we stay in a role longer than we should.
Pay attention to the following signs,
The Best Finance Cover Letter We’ve Ever Received
Generic cover letters that simply summarize your resume are not sufficient to engage a prospective employer.
Finance cover letters today are really an introduction to your professional brand and as such need to be as meticulously crafted as your resume.
Of all the cover letters we’ve received we agreed
3 Tips for Professionally Quitting Your Accounting Job
Congratulations on landing your new accounting job. The only challenge now is to transition out of your current role with grace and class.
And even if working for your employer hasn’t been a bed of roses, you don’t want to burn any bridges.
To that end, rather than
