Tips for Accountants: How to Interview a Potential Employer
Look before you leap. Timely advice when you’re in an interview.
As much as your employer is assessing your potential value, you need to determine if the role and company are a fit for who you are and where you want to go.
Here are some areas to explore
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.
4 Signs You’re Rocking an Accounting Job Interview
Good news! There are certain signs you can look for that indicate you’re rocking an accounting job interview.
Watch for these hints.
1. It feels like more of a conversation than an interview
If you’re in the midst of an interview for an accounting job and you realize the
Tips for Hiring Accountants for Fit
Few things are more coveted by — but also elusive for — employers than employees who “fit” with their companies’ cultures. Here’s some advice for finding a finance candidate that fits your organization like a glove.
“Fit.” It’s arguably one of the trendiest buzzwords in hiring circles. Fit is in —
How to Answer Questions about Salary Expectations
Everyone knows that money talks – but talking about money? That can make even the most confident, qualified candidate squirm in their seat or look for an exit. Here’s how you should answer questions about your salary expectations.
“So what kind of salary are you expecting?” Is there a single
The MBA in the Room: When Having an MBA Is a Problem
At times, having an MBA can be a mixed blessing for accounting and finance candidates. Here are some ways to get the most out of your degree when you’re applying for a position.
There are a lot of good reasons why earning an MBA might make some sense for
How to Write a Great Thank You Note
“Sorry seems to be the hardest word,” according to Elton John – but “thank you” probably runs a close second. Here are some tips for writing a thank-you note that will help your cause.
So, apart from the anxiety you had to endure while on the hotseat, you’ve emerged from
Dressing for a Finance Interview
So you’ve jumped through the preliminary hoops and impressed—on paper, at least— the powers that be enough to bag a job interview. Now for the hard part: not only are you facing tremendous pressure to be charming, competent and utterly on in the flesh, you’re also expected
Hiring Accountants 101
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: hiring accountants isn’t easy.
Just ask any hiring manager or HR professional. How do you ensure that you’re bringing the right accounting and finance talent into your organization? Your job, after all, is staffing, not accounting — you
