Is Your Finance Team on Fire – and Not in a Good Way?
When we talk about people being “on fire” there are positive connotations – whether it’s the point guard who is on a hot streak, or the finance team member who can be trusted to deliver. But what about teams that are burning from the inside out?
Dressed to Kill: The Finance Interview
According to Business Insider you only have 7 seconds to make a first impression. Whoa! Hold your horses (and other western metaphors we can’t call to mind right at this moment). Did you say “7 seconds?” If that’s the case, a firm handshake, professional smile and the right clothes are
What do Sesame Street and Shared Services Have in Common?
Sesame Street was on to something back in the day (whatever day that was – we may be dating ourselves with that reference). At one point, in an inspired moment of off key brilliance, Ernie and Elmo warble, “I’ll take my something that you like and you’ll take
How to Prevent New Finance Hire Turnover
The internet abounds with general tips on how to reduce employee turnover. Get creative with benefits, articles trumpet. Offer regular praise and recognition, blogs proclaim.
But what about the first month, when new finance hires are most prone to throwing in the towel. What does a hiring manager need to
5 Skills You Need to Rock Your Finance Job at a Start-Up
When many of us think of taking a job at a start-up, we think about flexibility, a fast-moving culture and maybe a ping pong table or two.
But before you decide to jump ship to a start-up, ask yourself if you’re bringing the skills you need to impress and
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 Tell if a Finance Job is the Right Fit for You
An infographic published by Fast Company detailed the disturbing stats around employee turnover. A little less than a third of employees leave within the first six months on the job, with 81% of those who exit working at an entry or intermediate level position.
This creates a ‘food for thought’ moment.
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
3 Ways to Tell a Good Recruiter from a Bad One
You’ve been in job search mode for a while now and have realized that a good recruiter might help you transition to your next role. Here are 3 ways to tell if the recruiter you’re dealing with is right for you:
3 Signs Your Hiring Process Needs a Makeover
You’re frustrated. You don’t seem to be able to attract, let alone land, the person who could be a difference maker for your organization.
If this sounds familiar then it is likely that your hiring process is in need of a makeover.
Sign 1: Losing Candidates During the Interview Process
How to Test Soft Skills in an Accounting Interview
Developing questions to test technical skill is a fairly straight-forward process. But what happens when you need to evaluate a candidate’s soft skill set?
Things become slightly more complicated when it comes to assessing initiative, or a team first mentality.
Here’s some guidance when you need to determine
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
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