What Not to Say in a Finance Interview

You’re all dressed up in your best clothes.  You enter the interview room, offer a firm handshake and your best professional smile. You are, in other words, off to a fantastic start in your finance interview.

There’s only one problem.  You haven’t done a lot of company

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

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 Quality Finance Hire

Quality hires can be assets to a team and organization. They can drive outcomes, develop into great leaders and boost team morale.

To identify a finance candidate who can help your company flourish, look for the following.

Natural Progression

As a recruiter the first thing we want to see on

Top 3 Interview Questions for a Controller

As someone who runs the finance department, your Controller must be a strong and capable leader.

He or she must be able to train and retain a top-performing team, be highly organized and possess an ability to excel in relationship management.

The role of Controller demands a very unique skill

Top 3 Interview Questions for a Financial Analyst

Financial analysts need to combine top level analysis skills with an ability to build business partnerships and communicate data.

Great financial analysts have a strong attention to detail, superior Excel skills and a proactive mindset. Here are 3 interview questions you need to ask if you’re hiring a financial analyst.

3 Questions to Ask When Interviewing Accountants

While not quite as painful as a root canal, the hiring process is not necessarily an enjoyable endeavour.
With its typical time constraints, finding and landing a great candidate comes with certain pressures. Whether you’re in internal recruitment, HR or management, crafting open-ended, well-structured interview questions can help you

Top 5 Questions to Ask When Interviewing Finance Managers

A strong finance manager, with superior relationship-building skills, can transform a team from subpar to extraordinary. Here are the top five questions to ask a finance manager in an interview.
In a job interview, how do you differentiate between a finance manager who will lead your team to greatness,

3 Things to Do Before Your Next Finance Interview

Say the words “finance interview” to yourself while standing in front of a mirror.
If you’re like most of us, your brow will bead with sweat, your pupils will dilate and your muscles in your face will clench.
If none of these things happen, congratulations you’ve been replaced

Interviewing Accountants? Be Sure to Ask These 3 Questions

It’s a rare breed that truly enjoys the hiring process. For many, it’s akin to chewing on tinfoil, while listening to an elevator music version of a Yoko Ono song.
At the same time, conducting effective, well-planned interviews can mean identifying quality candidates from those who may not

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